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Master’s Degrees in General Architecture

903 Yearly Graduations
$53,394 Median Salary
47% Women
There are 88 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in architecture. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 31% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 12.2% of architecture graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Architecture Majors

In 2020-2021, 903 earned their master's degree in architecture. This earns it the #122 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 at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 903
Doctor’s Degree 111
Graduate Certificate 82

Earnings of Architecture Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture is $53,394. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $50,091 to a high of $56,407.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for architecture students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue master's degrees in architecture. About 53.0% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 479
Women 424
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The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 32
Black or African American 73
Hispanic or Latino 146
White 495
International Students 110
Other Races/Ethnicities 47
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There are 88 colleges that offer a master’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
62 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for architecture students seekinga master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. The architecture program at University of Florida awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

61 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is North Dakota State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,951 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,293 per year. The architecture program at North Dakota State University - Main Campus awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

52 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UT Austin. About 54% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

40 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Kent State University at Kent is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year. The architecture program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

39 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at SIUC. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#5

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
39 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Catholic University of America is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,670 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at CUA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 36% were women.

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
38 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at Texas Tech. Of these students, 45% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
38 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UO. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

37 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
41% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in architecture from USF Tampa. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#10

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
35 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. The architecture program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 51% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
28 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in architecture from UNL. Of these students, 32% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

The 12th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in architecture from Ohio State. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

#13

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
22 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 master's degrees were handed out to architecture majors at UL Lafayette. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#14

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
21 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Kentucky comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,311 per year. The architecture program at University of Kentucky awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 38% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
20 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for architecture majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hartford. Each year, around 6,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,652 per year. The architecture program at University of Hartford awarded 20 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 30% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
19 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Portland State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their master's degree in architecture from Portland State University. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#17

Indiana University - Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana
18 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Indiana University - Bloomington is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their master's degree in architecture from IU Bloomington. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

17 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. The architecture program at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.

#18

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
76% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Prairie View A & M University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in architecture. Each year, around 9,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,387 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,191 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in architecture from PVAMU. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.

#18

Ball State University

Muncie, Indiana
17 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Ball State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in architecture. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,628 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,482 per year. The architecture program at Ball State University awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 18% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Architectural Sciences 3,318
Urban & Regional Planning 1,380
Landscape Architecture 281
Real Estate Development 207
Interior Architecture 168

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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