We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in architecture.
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UMCP was ranked #9 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for architecture majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is an increase of 28% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
Architecture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,586 a year. This is higher than $46,312, which is the national median for all architecture bachelor's degree recipients.
Architecture majors graduating with a master's degree from UMCP make a median salary of $62,829 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all architecture graduates with a master's is $53,394.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, architecture students borrow a median amount of $22,654 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all architecture bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,672.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 111 architecture majors earned their bachelor's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in architecture.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 18 |
Black or African American | 17 |
Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
White | 46 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
Other Races | 9 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Architectural Sciences & Technology | 23 |
Urban & Regional Planning | 5 |
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