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Doctor’s Degrees in General Architecture

111 Yearly Graduations
$54,234 Median Salary
43% Women
There are 24 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in architecture. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 21% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 52.3% of architecture graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Architecture Majors

In 2020-2021, 111 doctor's degrees were awarded to architecture majors. 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 3,795
Master’s Degree 903
Doctor’s Degree 111
Associate Degree 91
Graduate Certificate 82

Earnings of Architecture Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in architecture is $54,234. 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 $50,531 to a high of $56,779.

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Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for architecture majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in architecture. About 56.8% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 63
Women 48
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The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 12
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 28
International Students 58
Other Races/Ethnicities 6
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There are 24 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
19 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Harvard. About 37% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
16 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from UH Manoa. About 56% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

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 $14,570 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Georgia Tech.

#4

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
9 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
9 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in architecture. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UC Berkeley. About 33% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Florida. 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. The architecture program at University of Florida awarded 7 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#7

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from U-M. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UCLA. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from UPenn.

#10

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at MIT. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from ASU - Tempe. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Virginia Tech. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#12

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in architecture. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The architecture program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UO.

#15

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
2 Yearly Graduations

Princeton University 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 $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their doctor's degree in architecture from Princeton.

2 Yearly Graduations

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Columbia.

#15

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
2 Yearly Graduations

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 15th 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 $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The architecture program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

1 Yearly Graduations

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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UC.

#18

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1 Yearly Graduations

Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in architecture. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,441 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 doctor's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Carnegie Mellon.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Urban & Regional Planning 86
Architectural Sciences 30
Environmental Design 27
Architectural History 1

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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