Southern California Institute of Architecture

What are the graduation rates for students at Southern California Institute of Architecture?

SCI-Arc's reported six-year graduation rate is 71% for the applicable first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort. Its reported four-year rate is 0%, a figure that needs to be read alongside the school's five-year Bachelor of Architecture curriculum: four years is not the standard completion schedule for that degree.

The reported first-year student retention rate is 91%, meaning most students in the measured cohort returned for a second year. Retention and graduation figures describe different groups and time periods. Neither statistic shows how long an individual transfer student will need to finish; transfer credit and placement in the studio sequence are especially consequential for that calculation.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Southern California Institute of Architecture?

College Scorecard reporting lists a one-year post-completion earnings figure of $43,818 for the architecture field associated with SCI-Arc. This is an early-career measure for the covered population, not a salary offer to every graduate or a forecast of lifetime earnings.

College Scorecard earnings measures are based on graduates represented in federal data, so they do not necessarily describe every person who completed a degree. Earnings can also vary with credential level, location, occupation, and whether someone is continuing their education. Applicants comparing this figure with tuition should remember that entry-level work, the path to licensure, and longer-term career progression are not captured by a single one-year number.