Architecture Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Architecture is offered at 105 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Architecture. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about48% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.5% of Architecture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Architecture Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,504 students earned theirArchitecture majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Architecture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 97 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 3,576 |
| Master’s Degree | 754 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of Architecture Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Architecture of $63,317 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,115 |
| 4 years | $63,317 |
| 5 years | $70,885 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Architecture students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Architecture. About 52.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,716 |
| Women | 1,860 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Architecture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,673 | 46.8% |
| Asian | 357 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 887 | 24.8% |
| Black or African American | 234 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 8 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 143 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 75 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 197 | 5.5% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.5% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Architecture Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Architecture. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their bachelor's degree in Architecture from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 168 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 148 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their bachelor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 117 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 108 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 107 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 106 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 97 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 97 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Chicago comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 89 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 88 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Architecture that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 77 |
| Architectural Design | 7 |
| Architecture, Other | 6 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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