by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 21 degrees and certificates in Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture. Graduates earn a median $40,905 one year after completing, rising to $56,693 after four years.
A degree in Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture covers A Program That Focuses On The Design And Performance Of Healthcare Environments To Optimize Healing. Includes Instruction In Interior Design, Architecture, Healing Sciences, Healthcare Environments, Human-Centered Design, And Healthcare Delivery.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., healthcare environment design/architecture draws strong interest, with 21 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award healthcare environment design/architecture degrees, an average of 10 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 14.
All 21 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 81% of healthcare environment design/architecture degrees and certificates in the latest year (17 of 21). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (8) and Asian (3), and international students earned 6.
O*NET rates Reading Comprehension the most important skill for jobs related to healthcare environment design/architecture, at 3.9 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Design and Building and Construction. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a healthcare environment design/architecture degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 21 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to healthcare environment design/architecture, at 43.6%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 43.6% |
| Master’s degree | 18.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 16.6% |
| First professional degree | 9.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 6.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1.0% |
| Some college courses | 0.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.5% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.4% |
Source: O*NET Online.
4 occupations are related to Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture, with an average median salary of $78,290; the strongest outlook belongs to Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary, at 11.8% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Interior Design Professor and College Faculty Member.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to healthcare environment design/architecture, at 489,715.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 489,715 | 11.8% |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | 440,884 | 8.0% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 207,139 | 9.0% |
| Interior Designers | 186,151 | -1.3% |
Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture 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 highest-paying occupation related to healthcare environment design/architecture is Architectural and Engineering Managers, with a median salary of $101,277.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Interior Designers | $55,861 |
Healthcare Environment Design/Architecture has 3 similar majors in the Architecture/Urban Planning field, which together award 752 degrees a year; the largest are Environmental Design/Architecture (707), Sustainable Design/Architecture (44) and Environmental Design, Other (1). 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 |
| Environmental Design, Other | 1 |
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