Master’s Degrees in General Architecture
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Education Levels of Architecture Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 1,780 students earned their master's degree in architecture. This earns it the #79 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in architecture at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,108 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,780 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 126 |
| Associate’s Degree | 86 |
| Graduate Certificate | 45 |
Earnings of Architecture Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture is $50,950. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $48,325 and the high is $53,200.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture is $49,049. 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, $75,482 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $35,000.
The median monthly payment of a architecture graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $572.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in architecture. About 54.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 965 |
| Women | 815 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 73 |
| Black or African American | 99 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 285 |
| White | 854 |
| International Students | 389 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 80 |
Most Popular Architecture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 103 colleges that offer a master’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for architecture students seekinga master's degree is Florida International University. Each year, around 58,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,912 per year.
The architecture program at Florida International University awarded 91 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Yale University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 13,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,300 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 77 people received their master's degree in architecture from Yale. Of these students, 51% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Kansas is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 27,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 70 people received their master's degree in architecture from KU. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,701 per year.
The architecture program at Virginia Tech awarded 64 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Wentworth Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 4,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,700 per year.
The architecture program at Wentworth Institute of Technology awarded 59 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,958 per year.
The architecture program at University of Oregon awarded 58 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Newschool of Architecture and Design is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,786 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,658 per year.
The architecture program at Newschool of Architecture and Design awarded 56 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston Architectural College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $23,448 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,244 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 53 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Boston Architectural College. Of these students, 38% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 51,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,998 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 52 people received their master's degree in architecture from UT Austin. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 49 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Kent State. Of these students, 31% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Roger Williams University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 4,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,789 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,768 per year.
The architecture program at Roger Williams University awarded 45 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 2% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 47,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,198 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 45 people received their master's degree in architecture from UW Seattle. Of these students, 47% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 68,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,677 per year.
The architecture program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 43 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 58% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 48,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,474 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UT Arlington. About 38% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas Tech University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 38,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,744 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,958 per year.
The architecture program at Texas Tech University awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 25,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,976 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UNL. Of these students, 45% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,970 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,578 per year.
The architecture program at University of Virginia - Main Campus awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 44,200 attend the school each year. 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.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at USF Tampa. Of these students, 47% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 52,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 2018-2019 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in architecture from UF. About 54% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Illinois Institute of Technology comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 6,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $47,299 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,487 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in architecture from Illinois Tech. About 38% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 2,803 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 1,690 |
| Landscape Architecture | 414 |
| Real Estate Development | 344 |
| Interior Architecture | 169 |
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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