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Is Southern California Institute of Architecture worth it?

Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Los Angeles, California (large city). It awarded 211 degrees in 2024, most often in architectural and building sciences; animation, interactive technology, video graphics; and architectural technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$51,306

Median earnings 4 years after

$73,456

Median earnings 10 years after

$71,909

Average net price

$43,923

Completion rate

71%

Completions (2024)

211

Years to pay back

2.4 years

Students (undergrad)

236

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
ArchitectureBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
ArchitectureMaster'sN/A$78,626N/A
City/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyBachelor'sN/AN/AN/A
Architectural Sciences and TechnologyMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Graphic CommunicationsMaster'sN/AN/AN/A
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchMaster'sN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
Architectural and Building Sciences/TechnologyMaster's97
Architectural and Building Sciences/TechnologyBachelor's67
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsMaster's21
Architectural Technology/TechnicianMaster's9
City/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningMaster's7
Educational Evaluation and ResearchMaster's6
Environmental StudiesMaster's4

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Sources: federal figures for Southern California Institute of Architecture. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.

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