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Master’s Degrees in Architecture & Related Services

6,350 Yearly Graduations
$53,664 Median Salary
52% Women
A master's degree in architecture and related services is offered at 181 colleges in the United States. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 25% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 27.3% of architecture and related services graduates were international students.

In 2020-2021, 6,350 earned their master's degree in architecture and related services. This earns it the #21 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 and related services at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,454
Master’s Degree 6,350
Associate Degree 615
Graduate Certificate 339
Doctor’s Degree 255
Basic Certificate 231
Undergraduate Certificate 81

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture and related services is $53,664. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,253 to a high of $58,470.

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Student Debt

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Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in architecture and related services. About 52.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 3,022
Women 3,328
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The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture and related services master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 324
Black or African American 314
Hispanic or Latino 785
White 2,847
International Students 1,734
Other Races/Ethnicities 346
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There are 181 colleges that offer a master’s degree in architecture and related services. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
197 Yearly Graduations
46% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for architecture and related services students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 197 people received their master's degree in architecture and related services from USC. Of these students, 46% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

174 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida International University. Roughly 58,800 attend the school each year. 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 and related services program at Florida International University awarded 174 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 74% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
164 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. 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, 164 people received their master's degree in architecture and related services from UPenn. Of these students, 60% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

135 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 135 master's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at Columbia. Of these students, 50% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
134 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture and related services. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 people received their master's degree in architecture and related services from UCLA. Of these students, 61% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

134 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. Each year, around 39,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 134 people received their master's degree in architecture and related services from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 52% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
132 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The architecture and related services program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 132 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
130 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 130 people received their master's degree in architecture and related services from Pratt Institute. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#8

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
130 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. 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, 130 master's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at MIT. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.

#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
129 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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. The architecture and related services program at Harvard University awarded 129 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

128 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 128 master's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 42% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

120 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. The architecture and related services program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus awarded 120 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 60% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Boston Architectural College

Boston, Massachusetts
115 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston Architectural College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Roughly 700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,220 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 115 people received their master's degree in architecture and related services from Boston Architectural College. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
107 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University at Buffalo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Roughly 32,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. The architecture and related services program at University at Buffalo awarded 107 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 53% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
103 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 103 master's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at Cornell. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#16

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
101 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture and related services. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. The architecture and related services program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 101 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

100 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. The architecture and related services program at The University of Texas at Austin awarded 100 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 52% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

97 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 master's degrees were handed out to architecture and related services majors at UW Seattle. About 47% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
95 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for architecture and related services majors who are seeking their master's degree is Kansas State University. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 95 people received their master's degree in architecture and related services from K -State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.

#19

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
95 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kansas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture and related services. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. 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. The architecture and related services program at University of Kansas awarded 95 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 45% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Architectural Sciences 3,318
Urban & Regional Planning 1,380
General Architecture 903
Landscape Architecture 281
Real Estate Development 207

Below are some popular majors that are similar to architecture and related services that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer & Information Sciences 54,510
Engineering 48,049
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 19,635
Mathematics & Statistics 12,658
Physical Sciences 6,760

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.

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