Architects apply
principles of sound design and aesthetics combined with an artistic
response to create buildings and environments that meet the
needs of their clients, but that fall within a particular budget. Architects
design and monitor the construction of a wide variety of structures,
houses, office buildings, schools and other environments.
They keep in close contact with their clients, as well as with
the workers carrying out their plan to make sure that reality
remains closely aligned with the plan and vision.
Architect Salary Range:
- Entry level pay range: $21,000 to $40,000
- Experienced pay range: $40,000 to $55,000
- Top level pay range: $60,000 to $100,000+
Architect Career and Job Outlook:
Job growth is projected for architects in the
upcoming years. Architecture students should be prepared to
work hard and spend several years in school. However,
those who persevere are rewarded with better pay and more
creative control over their projects.
Architect Career Qualifications:
Experience – Internships
and part time employment with practicing architects
or with an architectural firm while still in school
is helpful in obtaining a position upon graduation.
A portfolio of work should be meticulously kept and
updated for review by prospective employers.
It is a good idea to patent
any promising original ideas within one's
portfolio.
Personal Characteristics/Skills
– interest
in design; creative flair; ability to analyze problems
logically; good communications skills; ability to
promote one's ideas passionately and eloquently; highly
organized; patience and perseverance; knowledge of CAD
programs and other software used in the field; knowledge
of the industry's latest trends, technologies and
techniques.
Architect Career Path:
Draftsman/Researcher/Junior Associate >
Job Manager > Architect >
Chief Designer
Check out our Featured Schools with Architecture Programs:
California:
NewSchool of Architecture and Design
Location: San Diego, California
Programs: Associate Degree: Architecture; Bachelor Degree: Architecture; Masters Degree: Architecture
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Silicon
Valley College
Location: Emeryville, San Jose CA
Programs: Associate Degree: Architectural Design Drafting
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Westwood College - California
Location: Anaheim, Inland Empire (Upland), Long Beach CA
Programs: Associate Degree: CAD - Architectural Drafting
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Colorado:
IntelliTec Colleges - Colorado Springs
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Programs: Associate Degree: Architectural Drafting, Mechanical Drafting
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Westwood College - Colorado
Location: Denver North, Denver South CO
Programs: Associate Degree: CAD - Architectural Drafting, CAD - Mechanical Drafting; Bachelor Degree: Interior Design
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Florida:
College of Business and Technology - Miami
Location: Miami, FL
Programs: Diploma: Drafting Architecture
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Georgia:
Westwood College
Location: Atlanta Midtown, GA
Programs: Associate Degree: CAD - Architectural Drafting
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Illinois:
Westwood College
Locations: Chicago DuPage, Chicago Loop, O'Hare (Chicago), River Oaks (Calumet City) IL
Programs: Associate Degree: CAD - Architectural Drafting
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Indiana:
Kentucky:
Spencerian College
Location: Lexington, KY
Programs: Certificate, Architectural Computer Aided Drafting; Associate Degree, Architectural Computer Aided Drafting
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New York:
Island Drafting & Technical Institute
Location: Amityville, NY
Programs: Associate Degree: Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Architectural, Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Mechanical
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Pennsylvania:
Texas:
Westwood College
Locations: Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston TX
Programs: Associate Degree: CAD - Architectural Drafting
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