Architecture

Architect Explaining Design

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

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Where do students work after graduation?

Where do students work after graduation?

Job titles and employers for graduates reported within 6 months of graduation
Job Title Organization Location
Architectural Designer Excel Engineering Fond du Lac, WI
Architectural Designer Leo A. Daly Minneapolis, MN
Architectural Designer Stanley Consultants Minneapolis, MN
Architectural Designer Wold Architects St. Paul, MN
Architectural Designer Wold Architects St. Paul, MN
Architectural Designer CASCO St. Louis, MO
Architectural Designer Spencer Preservation Group Nahant, MA
Architectural Designer Wilkus Architects Hopkins, MN
Architectural Drafter Navy Island St. Paul, MN
Architectural Drafter Northland Woodworks Blaine, MN
Architectural Intern Partners In Design Architects Kenosha, WI
Architectural Intern RSP Architects Minneapolis, MN
Architectural Technician Sjoquist Architects Minneapolis, MN
Architecture Design Consultant AWH Architects Minneapolis, MN
Architecture Sustainability Intern JLG Architects Minneapolis, MN
Assistant Project Manager McDonald & Sons Jessup, MD
Associate Ideal Commercial Interiors Minneapolis, MN
Cast Member Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Orlando, FL
Computer Aided Design Technician Sjoquist Architects Minneapolis, MN
Construction Assistant NewStudio Architecture St. Paul, MN
Construction Coordinator Mortenson Golden Valley, MN
Construction Manager Jacobs Engineering Group St. Paul, MN
Construction Manager Jacobs Engineering Group Minneapolis, MN
Consultant Kohl's Pewaukee, WI
Design and Marketing Assistant Albertsson Hansen Architecture Minneapolis, MN
Design Assistant Urban Edge Homes Plymouth, MN
Design Associate David Heide Design Minneapolis, MN
Design Consultant Lerch Bates Eden Prairie, MN
Design Intern Oertel Architects St. Paul, MN
Design Technician Cushing Terrell Great Falls, MT
Designer Alma Homes Excelsior, MN
Designer MSR Design Minneapolis, MN
Designer Safdie Architects Boston, MA
Designer Wilkus Architects Hopkins, MN
Designer The Alliance Minneapolis, MN
Drawing Teacher Young Rembrandts Minneapolis, MN
Environment Research Fellow The Science Museum of Minnesota St Croix Falls, WI
Estimator US Lbm Holdings Montrose, MN
Front of House Supervisor Compass Group USA Minneapolis, MN
Graphic Design Intern WSB Minneapolis, MN
Inside Sales Representative Automated Building Components Chanhassen, MN
Intern HET St. Paul, MN
Intern TEA2 Architects Minneapolis, MN
Manager on Duty Barry's Miami Beach, FL
Marriott Voyager Marriott Resorts Chicago, IL
Material Handler United Hospital Fund St. Paul, MN
Member Services Representative HealthPartners Institute Minneapolis, MN
Office Manager Local Motion Eden Valley, MN
Process Piping Drafter Shank Constructors Brooklyn Park, MN
Project Engineer Continental Properties Company Menomonee Falls, WI
Project Engineer Samuels Group Wausau, WI
River Photographer Alaska Travel Adventures Juneau, AK
Sales Associate/In Store Design Consultant The Tile Shop Bloomington, MN
Social Media Manager Hom Dezign Elm Grove, WI
Specialty Sales Team Leader Target Corporation Woodbury, MN
Staff Assessor Partner Assessment Corporation Edina, MN
Stocker Costco Wholesale Maple Grove, MN
Student FAB Lab Laser Technician University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN

Where do students continue education after graduation?

Where do students continue education after graduation?

Schools and programs students enrolled in after graduating
Program School
Architecture Boston Architectural College
Architecture Pratt Institute Main
Architecture University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Architecture University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Architecture University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Architecture University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Architecture University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Nursing Science University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Urban Design Aalborg University
Urban Design Clemson School of Architecture

Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?

Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?

Sampling of job titles and employers 5 years after graduation
Job Title Employer
Apprentice Builder and Designer III Ad
Architect Hooker DeJong
Architectural Associate Christner Architects
Architectural Designer Clark & Barnes
Architectural Designer Jacobs
Architectural Designer Urbal Architecture
Architectural Designer World Architects and Engineers
Architectural Designer GBA Architecture
Architectural Designer Kaas Wilson Architects
Architectural Designer Mead & Hunt
Architectural Designer World Architects and Engineers
Architectural Designer II Wendel Companies
Architectural Designer III ESG Architecture and Design
Architectural Staff JDD Studio
Architectural Technician Life Time
Assistant Marketing Manager Lowe's Companies
Assistant Project Manager Lowe's Companies
Assistant Restoration Project Manager Worcester Eisenbrandt, Inc.
Associate Arris Studio Architects
Associate Data Science Analyst Mayo Clinic
Business Development Manager Mortenson
CAD Technician Murphy & Co. Design
Civil Designer Kiewit
Construction Manager Roers Companies
Design Consultant Cardigan Donuts
Design Consultant Diva Group
Design Professional Alliiance
Designer Joy Architecture + Interior Design
Designer Klein McCarthy Architects
Designer Leo A Daly
Designer Pope Design Group
Designer UrbanWorks Architecture
Designer Innovations Design Group
Designer UrbanWorks Architecture
Graphic Designer Belle via Jewelry Company
Home Professional American Eagle Home Improvement
Interior Designer BKV Group
Intermediate Designer Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Landscape Designer Outdoor Escapes
Landscape Designer RIOS
Management and Designer John Bradley Construction
Market Research Analyst City Research Solutions
Marketing Coordinator Mortenson
Pharmacy Technician Allina Health
Project Architect Onera
Project Assistant EUA
Project Coordinator DVDL
Project Designer RSI Building Envelope
Project Designer Sweet Sparkman
Project Designer Woodblock Architecture, Inc.
Project Designer Albertsson Hansen Architecture
Project Designer Canopy / Architecture + Design
Project Designer Core States Group
Project Engineer Ironmar Building Company
Residential Designer Croix Design and Drafting
Senior Designer Wilkus Architects
Senior Infrastructure Technician Hormel Foods
Space CAD Administrator University of Minnesota
Structural Designer The Bernard Group
Technical Designer DSG Outerwear
Transportation Planner Kimley-Horn

Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?

Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?

Sampling of job titles and employers 10 years after graduation
Job Title Employer
Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing Engineer Honeywell
Architect HCM Architects
Architect HDR
Architect MDH Arkitekter
Architect OZ Architecture
Architect Present Future Architects
Architect Snow Kreilich Architects
Architect + Founder MO/EN Design Practice
Architectural Designer Alliiance
Architectural Designer Engberg Anderson Architects
Architectural Designer BKV Group
Architectural Designer DJR Architecture
Architectural Designer En Masse Architecture & Design
Architectural Designer Koble Creative Architecture
Architectural Designer Product Architecture + Design
Architectural Project Manager SC Architecture
Architectural Staff Kaas Wilson Architects
Architectural Technician Atkins
Associate Studios Architecture
Associate Vice President CannonDesign
BIM Specialist II FTI
Building Plans Examiner County of Santa Cruz
Business Process Leader QTS Medical Device Outsourcing
Design Henchman and BIM specialist Studio Zerbey
Design Project Manager MN Park & Recreational Board
Designer Foster + Partners
Designer Jacobs
Designer Russel Room Remodelers
Designer Wade Weissmann Architecture Inc.
Designer WhiteSpace Architects
Electrical Foreman Hunt Electric
Enterprise Account Executive Yardstik
Estimating & Preconstruction VDC Manager The Boldt Company
Foreign Language Assistant National Center for Cinema and Animated Images
French Teacher Los Angeles Unified School District
Job Captain Firm Ground Architects and Engineers
Job Captain Walker Warner
Lacrosse Assistant Coach Lake Forest High School
Landscape Architect LHB
Lead BIM/CAD Modeler University of Michigan
Lead Designer Archon Systems Inc.
Lead Designer Target
Lead Floral Designer Richfield Flowers & Events
Lighting Designer Loop Lighting
Manager of Design Research + Sustainability Bodwe Professional Services Group
Marketing and Branding Specialist Nazari Business Group
Merchandising Analyst Best Buy
Owner Side Street Studio
Owner, Designer, and Contractor Dylan Bonlender Designa and Construction
Platform Migration Manager Glenvill homes
Preconstruction Services Manager Kraus-Anderson
Project Architect Pope Design Group
Project Architect RSP Architects
Project Architect Associate Plunkett Raysich Architects
Project Captain RSP Architects
Project Designer Kaas Wilson Architects
Project Director Assembly OSM
Project Manager Chipman Design Architecture
Project Manager LS Black Constructors
Real Estate Planning Lead PNC
Research Program Specialist University of Minnesota - Water Resources Center
Senior Designer Shea
Senior Designer Steven W. Spandle Architect
Senior Designer HealyKohler Design
Senior Estimator 41 North Contractors
Senior Interior Designer ESG
Senior Urban Planner OLIN
Support Architect Jas Design-Build
Technical Designer NPARALLEL
Transaction Coordinator CBRE
Transportation Specialist MNDoT

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

  • Cuningham Group
  • Excel Engineering
  • Firm Ground Architects & Engineers
  • HGA Architects and Engineers
  • Insites
  • Jacobs Engineering Group
  • JLG Architects
  • Leo A Daly Company
  • Momentum Design Group
  • Oertel Architects
  • Perkins & Will
  • PKA Architecture
  • RSP Architects
  • Stanley Consultants
  • Tanek
  • University of Minnesota
  • 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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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