Architecture Degree

The architecture program at Illinois Institute of Technology 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 Illinois colleges that offer architecture degrees.

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Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT)

305 N West Street, Olney, IL

Illinois Institute of Technology provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Chicago, Illinois and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Illinois Institute of Technology is nearly 7,800 per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Computer And Information Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common scores among students accepted to IIT are in the range of 24 - 31 on the ACT, or 1666 - 1988 on the SAT. 64% of those students that apply are accepted to IIT, of which 29% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $38,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,900. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The Illinois Institute of Technology Scarlet Hawks participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NAIA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Swimming and Diving (NAIA Division I)

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

Students Enrolled in the Architecture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. IIT has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate 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

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).