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Architectural Majors: Career Options for Architecture Majors

Published Aug 17, 2009

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The Architectural industry requires creative people with strong skills in mathematics and design. Becoming a licensed and registered architect requires college education, including internships. A bachelor's or master's degree in architecture paves the way for a graduate to become licensed as an architect.

Associate's Degree in Architecture Career Summary

An associate's degree in Architecture prepares the graduate for entry-level positions in Architecture and CAD design. Architectural technicians and CAD designers provide support for professional architects and AutoCAD software professionals. An architect with an associate's degree may do sketchings, paraline drawings and orthographic presentations, according to Ferris State University, www.ferris.edu.

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture Career Summary

A bachelor's degree in Architecture lets graduates develop their interests and professional direction. With a bachelor's degree, a graduate is prepared to practice architectural design, including designing electrical, plumbing and construction systems and landscaping. Graduates with a bachelor's degree in Architecture may work in environmental design and planning or in studio design.

Master's Degree in Architecture Career Summary

A graduate with a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) degree is qualified to teach Architecture at the collegiate level. A Master of Architecture degree qualifies a graduate for employment in management positions. This degree along with experience and internships paves the way for registration and certification by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov.

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