Master’s Degrees in General Architecture
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Education Levels of Architecture Majors
In 2020-2021, 903 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 | 3,795 |
| Master’s Degree | 903 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 111 |
| Associate Degree | 91 |
| Graduate Certificate | 82 |
Earnings of Architecture Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture is $53,394. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,091 and the high is $56,407.
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 | 479 |
| Women | 424 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 73 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 495 |
| International Students | 110 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 47 |
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. The architecture program at University of Florida awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. The architecture program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UT Austin. About 54% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The architecture program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at SIUC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
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 $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at CUA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Texas Tech. Of these students, 45% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Oregon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. 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, 38 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UO. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in architecture from USF Tampa. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
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 $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The architecture program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in architecture from UNL. Of these students, 32% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in architecture from Ohio State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UL Lafayette. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The architecture program at University of Kentucky awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hartford. Roughly 6,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,652 per year. The architecture program at University of Hartford awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in architecture from Portland State University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in architecture from IU Bloomington. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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. The architecture program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in architecture from PVAMU. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
Ball State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. The architecture program at Ball State University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 | 3,318 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 1,380 |
| Landscape Architecture | 281 |
| Real Estate Development | 207 |
| Interior Architecture | 168 |
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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