Architecture Degree

The architecture program at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art prepares students for careers as architectural principals, studio directors, lead designers, architectural detailers, job captains, graphic renderers, urban designers, and more. The program focuses on professional practice of architecture and conducting research in various aspects of that field. Program courses include: architectural design and history, building structures and environmentally systems, project and site planning, construction, professional responsibilities and standards, as well as related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer architecture degrees.

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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art (Cooper)

633 Jefferson Rd, Rochester, NY

Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in New York, New York and operated as a private institution. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, with only about 1000 students enrolled, has smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Fine Studio Arts
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Architecture
• Civil Engineering

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The most common scores among applicants accepted to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art are within the range of 29 to 33 on the ACT, or 1880 to 2230 on the SAT. Admission to Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is considered highly competitive, with only 8% of applicants on average being admitted each year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $43,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $11,000 annually. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.cooper.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Architecture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Description

Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architects, except landscape and naval employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $38.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $80580

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).