Master’s Degrees in General Architecture
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Education Levels of Architecture Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 808 people 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 | 808 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 90 |
| Graduate Certificate | 57 |
Earnings of Architecture Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture is $53,395. 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 $50,084 to a high of $56,441.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in architecture is $31,166. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $61,236 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $28,169.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in architecture. About 50.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 406 |
| Women | 402 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architecture master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 63 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 |
| White | 421 |
| International Students | 123 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 46 |
Most Popular Architecture Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 88 colleges that offer a master’s degree in architecture. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their master's degree in architecture from UF. About 58% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,309 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,585 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in architecture from North Dakota State University. About 47% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in architecture from UT Austin. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $11,218 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,071 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in architecture from Kent State. About 37% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,190 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in architecture from CUA. Of these students, 44% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their master's degree in architecture from SIUC. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 42% were women.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in architecture from Texas Tech. Of these students, 39% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in architecture from USF Tampa. Of these students, 46% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their master's degree in architecture from Texas A&M College Station. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in architecture from UNL. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in architecture from Ohio State. Of these students, 52% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in architecture from UL Lafayette. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
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 $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in architecture from UK. Of these students, 46% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in architecture from Portland State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $8,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,636 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in architecture from Ball State. Of these students, 36% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in architecture from UT Knoxville. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in architecture from PVAMU. Of these students, 55% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Architecture Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 794 | |
| 14 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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