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Major Overview for Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

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Overview for Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.

Careers for Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) Majors

A major in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

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Colleges Offering a Major in Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
207
(3.1%)
Most Selective$22,247
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA
142
(3.9%)
Highly Selective$14,868
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
140
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,030
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
121
(26.6%)
Moderately Selective$29,603
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
119
(3.4%)
Minimally Selective$13,310
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
107
(1.2%)
Highly Selective$11,217
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA
106
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$14,721
Texas A & M University
College Station, TX
103
(1.3%)
Minimally Selective$14,971
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
100
(2.1%)
Most Selective$47,309
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
100
(2.8%)
Minimally Selective$15,382
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.