Architect Science
Types of Degrees Architect Science Majors Are Getting
The following table lists how many architectural sciences & technology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 4,348 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 3,640 |
Associate Degree | 562 |
Basic Certificate | 252 |
Graduate Certificate | 95 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 77 |
Doctor’s Degree | 59 |
What Architect Science Majors Need to Know
In an O*NET survey, architect science majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.
Knowledge Areas for Architect Science Majors
According to O*NET survey takers, a major in architect science should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:
- Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills for Architect Science Majors
When studying architect science, you’ll learn many skills that will help you be successful in a wide range of jobs - even those that do not require a degree in the field. The following is a list of some of the most common skills needed for careers associated with this major:
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Abilities for Architect Science Majors
As you progress with your architect science degree, there are several abilities you should pick up that will help you in whatever related career you choose. These abilities include:
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
What Can You Do With a Architect Science Major?
Below is a list of occupations associated with architect science:
Job Title | Job Growth Rate | Median Salary |
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Architectural and Engineering Managers | 5.5% | $140,760 |
Architectural Drafters | 8.1% | $54,920 |
Architecture Professors | 10.5% | $86,980 |
Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Architect Science?
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of architect science majors is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 380 |
Black or African American | 199 |
Hispanic or Latino | 602 |
White | 1,747 |
International Students | 497 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 215 |
Geographic Diversity
Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Architect Science. About 13.7% of those with this major are international students.
Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Architect Science
Some degrees associated with architect science may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. Whatever the case may be, pursuing more education usually means that more career options will be available to you.
Find out what the typical degree level is for architect science careers below.
Education Level | Percentage of Workers |
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High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) | 0.1% |
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) | 0.2% |
Some College Courses | 0.1% |
Associate’s Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 7.3% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 45.7% |
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 5.0% |
Master’s Degree | 25.0% |
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession. | 5.0% |
Doctoral Degree | 10.9% |
Online Architect Science Programs
The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.
Degree Level | Colleges Offering Programs | Colleges Offering Online Classes |
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Certificate (Less Than 1 Year) | 0 | 0 |
Certificate (1-2 years) | 31 | 2 |
Certificate (2-4 Years) | 0 | 0 |
Associate’s Degree | 79 | 3 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 11 | 4 |
Post-Baccalaureate | 0 | 0 |
Master’s Degree | 104 | 5 |
Post-Master’s | 1 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research) | 10 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 1 | 0 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 0 | 0 |
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Majors Related to Architect Science
You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to architect science.
Major | Number of Grads |
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General Architecture | 4,794 |
Urban & Regional Planning | 2,481 |
Landscape Architecture | 926 |
Interior Architecture | 850 |
Environmental Design | 719 |
Real Estate Development | 549 |
Architecture (Other) | 206 |
Architectural History | 158 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
- Image Credit: By SSR2000 under License
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