2023 Most Popular Architecture/Urban Planning Graduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Architecture & Related Services Graduate Certificate School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, architecture and related services was ranked #29 in the country. In fact 17,325 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Architecture/Urban Planning Graduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which graduate certificate programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Architecture & Related Services program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Architecture & Related Services Graduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for architecture and related services majors pursuing a graduate certificate.
Most Popular Far Western US Region Schools for a Postbaccalaureate Certificates in Architecture/Urban Planning
Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the most popular school for architecture and related services students who want to pursue a graduate certificate in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in architecture and related services at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Portland State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 8 students majoring in architecture and related services at Portland State University, 13% are male and 88% are female.
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The in-demand graduate certificate programs at University of California - Davis helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular architecture and related services schools in the Far Western US Region . UC Davis is a very large public school located in the suburb of Davis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Oregon. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Architecture/Urban Planning Graduate Certificate Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Eugene, UO is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Eastern Washington University is a great place for architecture and related services students working on their graduate certificate. Located in the town of Cheney, EWU is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a great place for architecture and related services students working on their graduate certificate. UNLV is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Las Vegas.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 2,293 |
| Washington | 349 |
| Oregon | 269 |
| Hawaii | 74 |
| Nevada | 78 |
Majors Related to Architecture & Related Services
Architecture & Related Services Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 6,781 |
| General Architecture | 4,982 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 2,419 |
| Landscape Architecture | 905 |
| Environmental Design | 741 |
| Interior Architecture | 728 |
| Real Estate Development | 420 |
| Architecture (Other) | 202 |
| Architectural History | 147 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Architecture & Related Services
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Lorenzo Cafaro.
More about our data sources and methodologies.