Architecture Doctor’s Degrees
There are 105 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Architecture. This degree is more popular with female students, and about16% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 59.7% of Architecture graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Architecture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,504 people 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 | 3,576 |
| Master’s Degree | 754 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 77 |
Earnings of Architecture Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’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)
The data on debt ranges for Architecture majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Architecture. About 61.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 47 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Architecture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 24.7% |
| Asian | 5 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 2.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 5.2% |
| International Students | 46 | 59.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 59.7% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Architecture Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Architecture. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Architecture students seeking a doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 237 people received their doctor'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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their doctor'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.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 139 doctor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 117 doctor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their doctor'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.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor'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.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 89 doctor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 89 doctor'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.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their doctor'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their doctor'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.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 75 doctor's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor'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 doctor’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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