by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 6 U.S. colleges awarded 82 degrees and certificates in Pre-Architecture Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 91% of graduates. College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Architecture Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $50,115 one year after completing, rising to $69,347 after four years.
A major in Pre-Architecture Studies covers A Program Of Study That Is A Precursor To An Advanced Degree In Architecture. Includes Instruction In Architectural Design, Architectural Graphics, Architectural History, Architectural Technology, Architectural Theory And Criticism, Building Technology, Calculus, Design Studio, Human Factors, Environmental Architecture, Geometry And Trigonometry, Physics, And Technical Drawing. Examples: [Pre-Architecture].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., pre-architecture studies draws strong interest, with 82 degrees awarded annually. 6 colleges award pre-architecture studies degrees, an average of 14 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 56.
By level, the 82 awards include 7 associate degrees and 75 bachelor’s degrees.
Women earned 73% of pre-architecture studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (60 of 82). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (30) and Asian (22), and international students earned 9.
College Factual ranks 2 schools in its 2027 Best Pre-Architecture Studies Schools ranking, including 2 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks pre-architecture studies schools within 1 state. In all, 6 colleges offer pre-architecture studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Pre-Architecture Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
How long a pre-architecture studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 7 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 75 |
Pre-Architecture Studies has 3 similar majors in the Architecture/Urban Planning field, which together award 4,587 degrees a year; the largest are Architecture (4,553), Architectural Design (20) and Architecture, Other (14). Browse all Architecture/Urban Planning majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 4,553 |
| Architectural Design | 20 |
| Architecture, Other | 14 |
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