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Architecture

About the Major

An undergraduate degree in Architecture prepares you for many careers that are affiliated with a career as an architect. Many students follow their undergraduate degree with a Masters in Architecture (M.Arch) which is required to become a licensed architect. Read more about the major.

Common Entry Level Job Titles

- Architectural Intern
- AutoCAD Technician
- Designer

- Drafter
- Model Builder
- Project Manager

Types of Employers

- Architecture and design firms
- Educational institutions
- For profit companies

- Government agencies
- Non profits with emphasis in housing/construction

Alumni Job Titles and Career Profiles

Salary and Employment Statistics of Architecture B.S. Graduates
Salary and Employment Statistics of Architecture B.D.A. Graduates

Words of Advice from Recent Graduates(pdf)

Graduate School Planning for Architecture/Landscape Architecture (pdf)

Study Abroad Information for Architecture - B.S.
Study Abroad Information for Architecture - B.D.A

Below you will find our top picks for professional associations and job search sites for this industry.

American Institute of Architects–Minnesota
Local job postings and directory of Minnesota Firms
Royal Institute of British Architects
International job postings and architecture career resources
Intern Development Program (IDP)
Internship requirements for becoming a licensed architect.
Additional Resources (pdf)