by our College Data Analytics TeamArchitectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Other (CIP 04.0899) is part of the Architecture/Urban Planning field of study, alongside 3 related programs, but no U.S. college reported architectural history, criticism, and conservation, other graduates to IPEDS in the latest year. Graduates earn a median $30,189 one year after completing, rising to $66,286 after four years.
Studying Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Other covers Any Instructional Program In Architectural History, Criticism, And Conservation Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
O*NET rates Instructing the most important skill for jobs related to architectural history, criticism, and conservation, other, at 4.1 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Design, English Language and Building and Construction. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Speech Clarity and Oral Comprehension.
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Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to architectural history, criticism, and conservation, other, at 44.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 44.6% |
| First professional degree | 20.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.4% |
| Master’s degree | 10.2% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 9.3% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Other, with an average median salary of $66,757; the strongest outlook belongs to Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary, at 11.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Landscape Architecture Teacher, Architecture Professor, Instructor and Lecturer.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to architectural history, criticism, and conservation, other, at 489,715.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 489,715 | 11.8% |
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Other graduates earn a median $30,189 one year after completing their program, $66,286 after four years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,189 |
| 4 years | $66,286 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to architectural history, criticism, and conservation, other, with a median salary of $66,757.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation, Other has 3 similar majors in the Architecture/Urban Planning field, which together award 216 degrees a year; the largest are Architectural History and Criticism, General (146), Architectural Studies (63) and Architectural Conservation (7). Browse all Architecture/Urban Planning majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 146 |
| Architectural Studies | 63 |
| Architectural Conservation | 7 |
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