Doctor’s Degrees in General Architecture
Education Levels of Architecture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 69 people earned their doctor's degree in architecture. This makes it the 117th most popular doctor'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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for architecture majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for architecture majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in architecture. About 58.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 40 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Most Popular Architecture Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for architecture students seekinga doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Harvard. Of these students, 50% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in architecture. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Georgia Tech.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Texas A&M College Station.
University of California - Berkeley is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in architecture. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from UC Berkeley.
The 7th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from U-M.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in architecture. Each year, around 44,500 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from UCLA. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from UPenn.
The 10th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from MIT.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from ASU - Tempe.
Virginia Tech comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Virginia Tech. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in architecture. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from UWM.
Princeton University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Princeton.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Columbia.
The 15th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Penn State University Park.
The 18th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. 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, 1 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from UC.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Urban & Regional Planning | 92 |
| Architectural Sciences | 59 |
| Environmental Design | 19 |
| Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| Architectural History | 2 |
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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