Bachelor’s Degrees in General Architecture
Education Levels of Architecture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,714 people earned their bachelor's degree in architecture. This makes it the 93rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in architecture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,714 |
| Master’s Degree | 805 |
| Associate Degree | 108 |
| Graduate Certificate | 95 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 69 |
| Basic Certificate | 3 |
Earnings of Architecture Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architecture is $47,542. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,121 to a high of $53,413.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architecture is $27,466. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $46,268 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,500.
The median monthly payment of a architecture graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $327.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in architecture. About 52.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,764 |
| Women | 1,950 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 377 |
| Black or African American | 248 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 831 |
| White | 1,740 |
| International Students | 252 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 266 |
Most Popular Architecture Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 110 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas Tech University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. 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, 125 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Texas Tech. Of these students, 35% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas Tech University architecture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,542.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 115 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 60% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at University of California - Berkeley make a median salary of 47,542.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UMCP. About 55% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at University of Maryland - College Park make a median salary of 47,542.
The 4th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UMN Twin Cities. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,542.
University of Florida is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. 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, 104 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UF. About 55% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at University of Florida make a median salary of 47,542.
The 6th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor'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, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Texas A&M College Station. About 67% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 47,542.
Kent State University at Kent is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Kent State. About 49% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Kent State University at Kent architecture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,542.
The 8th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UC. Of these students, 61% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus architecture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,542.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Cal Poly Pomona. About 48% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at California State Polytechnic University - Pomona make a median salary of 47,542.
University of Houston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,723 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UH. About 52% of this group were women, and 76% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Houston architecture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,542.
The 11th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UWM. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee architecture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,542.
Clemson University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architecture. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from Clemson. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that Clemson graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,542.
The 13th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UT Arlington. Around 59% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women. The University of Texas at Arlington architecture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,542.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UTSA. About 48% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at The University of Texas at San Antonio make a median salary of 47,542.
The 15th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UIC. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at University of Illinois at Chicago make a median salary of 47,542.
University at Buffalo is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architecture. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from University at Buffalo. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Data shows that University at Buffalo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,542.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from UNL. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architecture at University of Nebraska - Lincoln make a median salary of 47,542.
North Dakota State University - Main Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor'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, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in architecture from North Dakota State University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. North Dakota State University - Main Campus architecture graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $47,542.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences | 3,640 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 742 |
| Interior Architecture | 680 |
| Landscape Architecture | 614 |
| Environmental Design | 551 |
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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