Prospective architects have three choices of professional degrees:
1. 5-year bachelor’s degree for students with no architecture experience
2. 2-year master’s degree for students with an undergraduate degree in architecture
3. 3 or 4-year master’s degree for students with an undergraduate degree in another concentration
Before new architects can gain their licensure, they must complete a 3-year training period doing architectural work. Any internship experience can be applied toward this 3-year training requirement.
Salary Range:
$36,280 — $92,350
Education Level (minimum):
Professional degree in architecture
Growth Outlook (2002 – 2012):
10 – 20%