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Bachelor’s Degrees in Architecture & Related Services

9,454 Yearly Graduations
$44,291 Median Salary
$25,382 Median Debt
A bachelor's degree in architecture and related services is offered at 222 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 37 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 10.7% of architecture and related services graduates were international students.

In 2020-2021, 9,454 earned their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. This earns it the #27 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in architecture and related services at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,454
Master’s Degree 6,350
Associate Degree 615
Graduate Certificate 339
Doctor’s Degree 255
Basic Certificate 231
Undergraduate Certificate 81

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services is $44,291. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,060 to a high of $50,541.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services is $25,382. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,101 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,330.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $436.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in architecture and related services. About 50.6% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 4,788
Women 4,666
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The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture and related services bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 797
Black or African American 520
Hispanic or Latino 1,757
White 4,772
International Students 1,012
Other Races/Ethnicities 596
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There are 222 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in architecture and related services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

237 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for architecture and related services students seekinga bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 237 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 56% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

211 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 211 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at Cal Poly Pomona. About 45% of this group were women, and 66% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

209 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 209 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 47% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
194 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The architecture and related services program at University of Southern California awarded 194 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 42% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
165 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 165 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at UC Berkeley. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

162 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from UW Seattle. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women.

#7

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
157 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
150 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. The architecture and related services program at University of Colorado Boulder awarded 150 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#9

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
144 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Arizona is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 45,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,106 per year. The architecture and related services program at University of Arizona awarded 144 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
135 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. The architecture and related services program at Texas Tech University awarded 135 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 59% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
132 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from Virginia Tech. About 61% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
129 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The architecture and related services program at University at Buffalo awarded 129 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 39% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
118 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Massachusetts Amherst. Roughly 31,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,791 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,014 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from UMass Amherst. Of these students, 29% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
118 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture and related services. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from UMN Twin Cities. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#15

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
116 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture and related services. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at UF. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
115 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Auburn University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from Auburn. Of these students, 46% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

112 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 112 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from UC. Of these students, 47% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
111 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maryland - College Park is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from UMCP. Of these students, 50% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

111 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture and related services. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at Ohio State. About 46% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
108 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Iowa State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture and related services. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 108 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture and related services from Iowa State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
General Architecture 3,795
Architectural Sciences 2,719
Urban & Regional Planning 788
Environmental Design 616
Landscape Architecture 601

Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture and related services that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 137,084
Engineering 128,368
Computer & Information Sciences 109,491
Mathematics & Statistics 32,021
Physical Sciences 30,906

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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