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Architecture/Urban Planning Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 823 students earned their Architecture & Related Services degrees in CA.

In this state, Architecture/Urban Planning is the 19th most popular major out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Architecture/Urban Planning Majors in California

Architecture & Related Services majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 748
Post-Master’s Certificate 39
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 39
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 36
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 36

Gender Distribution

In California, a architecture and related services major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of architecture and related services majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 27.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.9%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Architecture/Urban Planning Grads in California

136,240 people in the state and 988,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to architecture and related services.

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Wages for Architecture/Urban Planning Jobs in California

A typical salary for a architecture and related services grad in the state is $88,770, compared to a typical salary of $73,160 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer architecture and related services degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

238 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years.

144 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,023. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
481 Total Students

In their early career, SCI-Arc grads earn an average salary of $58,409. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $49,091. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

56 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,209. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,540 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.32 years to complete their degree at California College of the Arts.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
455 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. In their early career, Newschool of Architecture and Design grads earn an average salary of $56,799.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $20,677. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $66,662 after earning their degree at this institution. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

47% of the teachers are full time. 87% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

Architecture/Urban Planning Careers in CA

Some of the careers architecture and related services majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Real Estate Brokers 16% $56,500
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $89,680
Real Estate Sales Agents 13% $59,420
Architectural and Civil Drafters 10% $61,590
Real Estate Appraisers 9% $82,390
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 9% $61,150
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290
Landscape Architects 6% $87,560
Architects 6% $87,180
Interior Designers 5% $60,360

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to architecture and related services.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Engineering 9,121
Computer & Information Sciences 5,555
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 2,240
Physical Sciences 1,641
Mathematics & Statistics 1,518
Engineering Technologies 654
Natural Resources & Conservation 512
Agriculture 437

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