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Architecture


What are architecture majors?

Architecture programs will prepare you for professional practice in the various architecture-related fields. Instructional courses focus on the study of aesthetic and socioeconomic aspects of the built environment. Unlike most other undergraduate programs, a Bachelor of Architecture is typically completed on a five-year track.

How much do architecture majors make?

Architecture graduates typically make between $50,000 and $112,000 per year. The national average of reported salaries for architecture degrees is $78,000.
Architecture majorsAverage salarySalary
General architecture$78,000
Environmental architecture and designNo data
Interior architectureNo data
Landscape architectureNo data

Popular architecture majors by degrees awarded

On average, around 7,970 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all architecture fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within architecture was general architecture with 6,477 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 158 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was interior architecture with 545 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 7 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, architecture is a relatively uncommon area of study.