by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 14 degrees and certificates in Architecture, Other. Graduates earn a median $50,115 one year after completing, rising to $69,347 after four years.
A major in Architecture, Other covers Any Instructional Program In Architecture Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, architecture, other draws strong interest, with 14 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award architecture, other degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 13.
All 14 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 86% of architecture, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (12 of 14). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (11) and Hispanic or Latino (1), and international students earned 1.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to architecture, 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 Written Expression.
Top skills, rated 0–5:
Top knowledge areas, rated 0–5:
How long an architecture, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 14 |
Doctoral degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to architecture, 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 Architecture, 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 University Faculty Member, Interior Design Professor, Faculty Member and College Faculty Member.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to architecture, other, at 489,715.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 489,715 | 11.8% |
Architecture, Other graduates earn a median $50,115 one year after completing their program, $69,347 after four years and $70,654 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,115 |
| 4 years | $69,347 |
| 5 years | $70,654 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to architecture, other, with a median salary of $66,757.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
Architecture, Other has 3 similar majors in the Architecture/Urban Planning field, which together award 4,655 degrees a year; the largest are Architecture (4,553), Architecture (82) and Architectural Design (20). Browse all Architecture/Urban Planning majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 4,553 |
| Architecture | 82 |
| Architectural Design | 20 |
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