Illinois · Architectural History

Best Architectural History institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation program explores the evolution of architecture across different cultures and time periods. It is designed for students interested in understanding the historical context of…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 04.08
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
8
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
$30,189
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$28,141
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
$97,660
BLS OEWS 2024

Top 1 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1DePaul University
Chicago Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$30,189868%$28,141

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
30
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$97,660
median $92,020
Best-paying metro

Related careers

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
$90,980 avg · 5,580 jobs
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
$94,420 avg · 180 jobs
Historians
$97,660 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Architectural History programs in Illinois.

Which Architectural History program in Illinois has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), DePaul University tops the list at $30,189. Compare it against completions, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Historians earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Historians in Illinois is $97,660 (median $92,020), across about 30 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Architectural History program?+

The Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation program explores the evolution of architecture across different cultures and time periods. It is designed for students interested in understanding the historical context of…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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