Bachelor’s Degrees in Architecture
Education Levels of architecture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,649 people earned their bachelor's degree in architecture. This earns it the #99 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,649 |
| Master’s Degree | 802 |
| Associate Degree | 102 |
| Graduate Certificate | 93 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 69 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of architecture Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for architecture majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for architecture majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in architecture. About 52.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,736 |
| Women | 1,913 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 368 |
| Black or African American | 245 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 822 |
| White | 1,709 |
| International Students | 245 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 260 |
Most Popular architecture Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 108 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Texas Tech. About 35% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UC Berkeley. About 60% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UMCP. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Florida comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UF. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 59% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Kent State. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Texas A&M College Station. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UC. About 61% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. Roughly 30,000 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 most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UH. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UWM. Of these students, 40% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Clemson. Of these students, 61% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UT Arlington. Of these students, 52% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UTSA. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
University of Illinois at Chicago is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UIC. Of these students, 45% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University at Buffalo comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from University at Buffalo. Of these students, 49% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ball State University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Ball State. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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