Master’s Degrees in Architecture
Education Levels of architecture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 802 people earned their master's degree in architecture. This earns it the #157 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for architecture majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in architecture. About 53.1% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 426 |
| Women | 376 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 393 |
| International Students | 105 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 53 |
Most Popular architecture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 86 colleges that offer a master’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Florida tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 62 people received their master's degree in architecture from UF. Of these students, 49% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in architecture from North Dakota State University. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in architecture from UT Austin.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 40 people received their master's degree in architecture from Kent State. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women.
Catholic University of America comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 5,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,630 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in architecture from CUA. Of these students, 39% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in architecture from SIUC. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
Texas Tech University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. 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, 38 people received their master's degree in architecture from Texas Tech. Of these students, 61% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in architecture from USF Tampa. Of these students, 50% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 35 people received their master's degree in architecture from Texas A&M College Station. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in architecture from UNL.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in architecture from UL Lafayette. Of these students, 27% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Portland State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in architecture from Portland State University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in architecture from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Prairie View A & M University is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 9,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,191 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in architecture from PVAMU. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,870 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in architecture from UPR Rio Piedras. About 62% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture that offer master’s degrees.
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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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