Architecture/Urban Planning Associate Degrees
There are 336 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about63% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.1% of Architecture/Urban Planning graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Architecture/Urban Planning Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 20,162 degrees were awarded toArchitecture/Urban Planning majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Architecture/Urban Planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 130 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 804 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,470 |
| Master’s Degree | 8,509 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 247 |
Earnings of Architecture/Urban Planning Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning of $64,117 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,191 |
| 4 years | $64,117 |
| 5 years | $72,009 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. About 56.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 450 |
| Women | 354 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Architecture/Urban Planning graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 83 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 305 | 37.9% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 46 | 5.7% |
| International Students | 33 | 4.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.1% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Architecture/Urban Planning Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 391 colleges that offer a associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 460 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 396 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 388 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 344 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. This school awarded 325 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 266 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. This school awarded 260 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 256 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 249 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 236 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 236 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 215 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 205 associate degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Architecture/Urban Planning Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 9,814 |
| Architecture | 4,594 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2,362 |
| Landscape Architecture | 1,050 |
| Interior Architecture | 756 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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