Architecture Schools in California
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Jobs for Architecture Grads in California
There are 45,510 people in the state and 330,600 people in the nation working in architecture jobs.
Wages for Architecture Jobs in California
A typical salary for an architecture grad in the state is $178,897, compared to a typical salary of $149,595 nationwide.
Most Popular Architecture Programs in CA
There are 7 colleges in California that offer architecture degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 7 below:
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $57,445 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 12%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.
Graduates earn a median salary of $43,850 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 74% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $59,470 a year. With an admission rate of 51%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,763 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 9%, getting in takes some planning. 97% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $36,356 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,275 a year. The school admits about 10% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 30%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
Architecture Careers in CA
Some of the careers architecture majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $66,757 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | — | $89,263 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | — | $116,710 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | — | $101,277 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| General Aeronautical Engineering | 9,539 |
| Building Sciences/Technology | 8,535 |
| General Urban & Regional Planning | 2,362 |
| General Architectural Engineering | 1,183 |
| General Agricultural Engineering | 1,090 |
| Landscape Architecture | 1,050 |
| Interior Architecture | 756 |
| Environmental Architecture | 658 |
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