Architecture Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Architecture is offered at 105 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Architecture. This degree is more popular with male students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.2% 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 (this page) | 754 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 77 |
Earnings of Architecture Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’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 master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Architecture. About 54.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 357 |
| Women | 304 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Architecture graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 329 | 49.8% |
| Asian | 20 | 3.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 | 19.5% |
| Black or African American | 75 | 11.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 12 | 1.8% |
| International Students | 74 | 11.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Architecture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 128 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Architecture. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Architecture students seeking a master's degree is Texas Tech University. This school awarded 237 master's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their master'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 Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 139 master's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 133 master's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 125 master'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.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their master's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master'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.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 107 master's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master'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 comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 97 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 97 master'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.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their master'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.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 88 master'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 Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture. This school awarded 88 master'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.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 75 master'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 Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their master's degree in Architecture from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master’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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