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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.

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

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, CA
 49
(100.0%)
Open Admissions$22,690 
 Newschool of Architecture and Design
San Diego, CA
 28
(93.3%)
 $19,845 
Boston Architectural College
Boston, MA
 17
(81.0%)
Open Admissions$10,620 
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Woodbury University
Burbank, CA
 102
(34.5%)
Highly Selective$26,978 
Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
 114
(26.8%)
Moderately Selective$21,979 
Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY
 112
(16.3%)
Highly Selective$32,990 
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
 70
(15.1%)
Moderately Selective$27,513 
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
New York, NY
 30
(14.0%)
 $34,450 
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
 69
(13.8%)
Most Selective$34,925 
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
 81
(13.5%)
Less Selective$30,520 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.