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About this major
Architecture is a multidisciplinary field that combines art, science, and technology to design and construct buildings and spaces. Students learn about design principles, building construction, environmental systems, and the historical and cultural contexts of architecture.
STEMCreativeDesignEngineeringEnvironmental
Student Experience
Satisfaction
Career outlook
25%
Recommendation
50%
Plan grad school
Academic Balance
Math intensity
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WorkloadHard
DifficultyHard
Filters
“Going into major, I’d really know nothing about architecture. I was looking forward to learning about architecture and the abstract work that comes with it. However, I found the welcoming process to be very short and way too fast paced for me, which made it not enjoyable. I started to struggle mentally due to the work and would not recommend.”
9/26/2025
“Architecture will not lose its meaning because of the depression of the real estate industry. Architecture is a comprehensive study on space, architectural transformation and architectural history. As a new generation of architects, you need to maintain a flexible mindset, learn more interdisciplinary knowledge and integrate it.”
7/14/2025
“Architecture is an interest driven major, and the workload is heavy enough for an undedicated student to lose their mind and confidence :( So choose architecture only if you’re really into it. You must be able to motivate yourself through sleepless nights and feel accomplished by your small progress in order to push through the never ending projects.”
7/12/2025
“The major is heavily project based. Demand a lot of work for studio class. Don’t have much time for other classes either in or out of the department. The process and be rewarding and frustrating, sometimes depending on the teaching faculty. For some it’s sleep depriving and mentally challenging. Many people switch major in their first or second year.”
7/12/2025