Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how MIT ranks in comparison to other schools with architecture programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for architecture majors, MIT came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in architecture from MIT. This makes it the #26 most popular school for architecture master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in architecture in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Architecture majors graduating with a master's degree from MIT make a median salary of $59,989 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all architecture graduates with a master's is $53,394.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of architecture bachelor's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in architecture.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
White | 0 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 3 |
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in architecture from MIT in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in architecture.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 4 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Urban & Regional Planning | 59 |
Architectural Sciences & Technology | 44 |
Real Estate Development | 31 |
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