Earnings Potential:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, salary varies according to the architect's experience; for the sake of reference, the medium salary is between $46,000 and$79,000. The minimum salary is about $38,000 and the maximum salary can be as much as $100,000 a year.
Architecture Facts at a glance:
- One big help is that there are architectural internships available for students while they are studying which (besides getting a masters as suggested previously) is a leg up on others who will be coming out of college and looking for the same type of work you are.
- Homes, churches, schools, and sports stadiums are major buildings that people build who have studied in the field of architecture.
- To be an architect you will need to pass the Architect Registration Examination, have a professional degree, and three years of work training.
- One out of four architects is self-employed.
Examples and or details of work:
Architects do more than just build structures; they also negotiate and manage what happens with the particular project. They design the final look of buildings and other structures and make sure the final structure is safe for individuals working and living in them; they must suit the needs of the people who use them.
Architecture Degrees
Some of the degrees you can obtain include:
- B.S in Architecture
- M.S. in Architecture
Specific Career openings in this field:
Jobs for people with a degree in architecture include construction manager, landscape architect, civil engineer, and designer.
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Architects, Except Landscape and Naval, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos038.htm
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