by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 1 U.S. colleges awarded 1 degrees and certificates in Environmental Design, Other. Graduates earn a median $40,905 one year after completing, rising to $56,693 after four years.
Studying Environmental Design, Other involves the study of Any Instructional Program In Environmental Design Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, environmental design, other draws strong interest, with 1 degrees awarded annually. 1 colleges award environmental design, other degrees, an average of 1 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 1.
All 1 of the awards are associate degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 100% of environmental design, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (1 of 1).
O*NET rates Instructing the most important skill for jobs related to environmental design, 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 Deductive Reasoning.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long an environmental design, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 1 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to environmental design, 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 Environmental Design, 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 Professor, Interior Design Faculty Member, Architecture Faculty Member and University Faculty Member.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to environmental design, other, at 489,715.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 489,715 | 11.8% |
Environmental Design, Other graduates earn a median $40,905 one year after completing their program, $56,693 after four years and $59,648 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,905 |
| 4 years | $56,693 |
| 5 years | $59,648 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to environmental design, other, with a median salary of $66,757.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
Environmental Design, Other has 3 similar majors in the Architecture/Urban Planning field, which together award 772 degrees a year; the largest are Environmental Design/Architecture (707), Sustainable Design/Architecture (44) and Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture (21). Browse all Architecture/Urban Planning majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Environmental Design/Architecture | 707 |
| Sustainable Design/Architecture | 44 |
| Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture | 21 |
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