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 of Architecture (M.Arch) which is required to become a licensed architect.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Architect I | Wendel |
| Architect Intern | LSE Architects |
| Architectural Designer | Urbal Architecture |
| Architectural Designer | Ryan Companies |
| Architectural Designer | LHB |
| Architectural Designer | BKV Group |
| Architectural Intern | Armon Architecture |
| Architectural Intern | Wold Architects and Engineers |
| Associate Designer | Kurt Baum Architecture |
| Associate I | MG2 |
| CAD Technician | Murphy & Co. Design |
| Civil Engineer | Henselthel |
| Construction Crew Leader | Habitat for Humanity |
| Design and Sales Consultant | ROAM Interiors |
| Design Assistant | Green Bay Packaging |
| Designer | UrbanWorks Architecture |
| Drafter | Acacia Architects |
| Drafter/Designer | Enercept Inc. |
| Engraver | Terrybear |
| Product Studio Production Specialist | Lowes |
| Project Engineer | Ironmark Building Company |
| Project Engineer | Ryan Companies |
| Pulse Fellow | PULSE |
| Residential Designer/Drafter | Croix Design and Drafting |
| Shop Manager | New Studio Architecture |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | Pratt Institute |
| Architecture | University of Michigan |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of South Florida |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | TU Berlin |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | University of Minnesota |
| Architecture | Woodbury University |
| Information Technology | Hennepin Technical College |
| Real Estate Asset Management | University of Manchester |
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Architect | CannonDesign |
| Architectural Designer | Wold Architects and Engineers |
| Architectural Designer & Founder | MO/EN Design Practice |
| Architectural Drafter | Direct Supply |
| Architectural Technician | Atkins |
| BIM Manager & Design Henchman | SALA Architects |
| Buyer Planner | Quality Tech Services |
| City Planner | City of St. Paul |
| Design Associate | Chipman Design Architecture |
| Design Consultant | International Design Center |
| Design Leader | CR Architecture + Design |
| Designer | Shea, Inc |
| Foreman/Designer | Flagstone Landscaping Inc |
| Interior Desinger | Perkins + Will |
| Job Captain | Firm Ground Architects and Engineers |
| Landscape Designer | OLIN |
| National Marketing Manager | Ryan Companies |
| Owner/ Makerwerks LLC | Self |
| Project Coordinator | Seven Generations Architecture and Engineering, LLC |
| Project Designer | ESG |
| Project Landscape Designer | LHB |
| Project Manager | Kraus-Anderson |
| Project Specialist III | Plunkett Raysich Architects LLP |
| Residential Drafting | Pulte Group Inc |
| Revit Drafter | North House Residential Designer |
| Senior Architectural Designer | Momentum Design Group |
| Senior Technical Designer | BDH |
| Specifications Coordinator | LEO A DALY |
| Technical Designer | NParallel |
| Transportation Specialist | Minnesota Department of Transportation |
| UX Designer | KRUTSCH |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Account Manager | Project Manager | ConceptWorks Inc. |
| AIA, LEED Green Associate, Designer | Paterssen/Keller Architecture |
| Architect | Potter Lawson, Inc. |
| Architect + Director of Research | Snow Kreilich Architects |
| Architect, Principal + Founding Member | Cotton Architecture + Design LLC |
| Architectural Designer | Union Studio Architecture & Community Designer |
| Architectural Interior Designer | Smart Associates |
| Assistant Professor of Architecture | Kansas State University |
| Associate Partner | ATS&R Planners/Architects/Engineers |
| Associate Project Manager | Kaas Wilson Architects |
| City Planner | NYC Department of City Planning |
| Desgn & Submittal Manager | Serigraphics |
| Design Architect | RSP Architect |
| Director | MANICA ARCHITECTURE P.C. |
| Facilities Planning Specialist | University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Field Manager | APi Construction Company |
| Landscape Architect | HKGi |
| Occupancy & Strategy Lead - BHP Contract | Cushman & Wakefield |
| President | FMW Solutions LLC |
| Project Architect | DLR Group |
| Project Designer | DJR Architecture |
| Project Manager | Opus Design Build, LLC |
| Senior Associate | CannonDesign |
| Senior Manager Quality Engineering | Collins Aerospace |
| Senior Project Architect | BWBR |
| Senior Sustainability Consultant | Sustainable Investment Group |
| Sr. Virtual Design and Construction Manager | Ryan Companies US, Inc |
| User Experience Designer | C.H. Robinson |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Architectural Intern
- AutoCAD Technician
- Designer
- Drafter
- Project Manager
- Space & Occupancy Planner
Top Employers
- BKV Group
- Kaas Wilson Architects
- LHB
- LSE Architects
- Ryan Companies
- STUDIO BV
- Target
- Uponor
- UrbanWorks Architecture
- Wold Architects and Engineers
Types of Employers
- Architecture and design firms
- Educational institutions
- For-profit companies
- Government agencies
- Nonprofits with emphasis in housing/construction
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- Grad school planning and more...
Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: architecture, design, environment design, CAD, drafting
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Study Abroad Information for Architecture - B.S.
- Study Abroad Information for Architecture - B.D.A