The knowledge of mathematics, design principles, theory, technology, and community dynamics gained in the five-year Architecture major forms a solid career foundation. Graduates in Architecture are well prepared to work with architecture firms, urban planning councils, historical preservation societies, and other organizations as planners, designers, consultants, administrators, and policy and communications specialists. Architecture graduates may also decide to pursue graduate studies in architecture, planning, landscape architecture, geography, or arid lands resource science.
Potential Career Areas:
- Design
- Planning
- Consulting
- Development
- Management
- Communications
- Historical preservation
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Sustainability promotion
- Research
- Technology management
- Outreach
Sample Employers:
- Architecture firms
- Developers
- Local and regional government agencies
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Self-employment (consulting)
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Nonprofit organizations
- International aid organizations
- Environmental/land use agencies
- Urban planning councils
- Research institutes
- U.S. Armed forces
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Architect
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$25,000 - $79,000
|
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Sustainability Specialist
|
$33,800 - $62,400
|
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Urban or Regional Planner
|
$40,400 - $63,000
|
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Logistics Analyst
|
$43,500 - $70,800
|
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Landscape Architect
|
$36,900 - $62,100
|
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Forensic Architect
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$39,000 - $105,000
|
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Architectural Manager
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$77,400 - $119,300
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Architectural Illustrator
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$35,000 - $100,000
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Naval Architect
|
$55,500 - $81,500
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Resort Planner
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$30,000 - $80,000
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Computer Aided Design Manager
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$50,000 - $80,000
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Land Planner
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$51,000 - $86,000
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Traffic Technician
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$26,400 - $41,400
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Cost Estimator
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$34,100 - $57,900
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).