Master’s Degrees in General Architecture
Education Levels of Architecture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 805 people earned their master's degree in architecture. This makes it the 122nd most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture is $57,677. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $51,991 to a high of $61,077.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for architecture students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in architecture. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 427 |
| Women | 378 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 394 |
| International Students | 105 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 54 |
Most Popular Architecture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 88 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. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in architecture at University of Florida make a median salary of 57,677.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. 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. About 58% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that North Dakota State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,677.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. 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. The University of Texas at Austin architecture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,677.
Kent State University at Kent is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 40 people received their master's degree in architecture from Kent State. About 41% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in architecture at Kent State University at Kent make a median salary of 57,677.
The 5th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. 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. About 36% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,677.
Catholic University of America is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Catholic University of America architecture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,677.
Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women. Data shows that Texas Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,677.
The 9th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. 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. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in architecture at University of South Florida - Main Campus make a median salary of 57,677.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 35 people received their master's degree in architecture from Texas A&M College Station. About 33% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,677.
The 11th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 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 Nebraska - Lincoln architecture graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $57,677.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in architecture at University of Louisiana at Lafayette make a median salary of 57,677.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in architecture from UK. Data shows that UK graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,677.
Portland State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. About 47% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in architecture at Portland State University make a median salary of 57,677.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 18th 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in architecture at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 57,677.
Prairie View A & M University is the 18th 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. About 43% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that PVAMU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,677.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences | 4,348 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 1,465 |
| Real Estate Development | 337 |
| Landscape Architecture | 276 |
| Interior Architecture | 128 |
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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