Southern California Institute of Architecture Outcomes

SCI-Arc graduates earn a median of $71,909 ten years after graduation, which translates to roughly $6,000 monthly before taxes. With 22.8% taking federal loans, typical debt payments would consume about 10-15% of gross income. The school's experimental approach produces architects who often work at modern firms or start their own practices focusing on theoretical and avant-garde design. Many graduates join firms like Morphosis or Eric Owen Moss Architects, while others pursue academic careers or independent studios. The 88.6% employment rate reflects strong industry connections in Los Angeles's architecture scene. Given architecture's notoriously low starting salaries and the school's $53,564 annual tuition, this represents an average return on investment that improves with career progression.