Architecture Degree

The architecture program at Tufts University 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer architecture degrees.

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Tufts University

1 School St, Taunton, MA

Tufts University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Medford, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Approximately 10,000 students are enrolled yearly at Tufts University.

Areas of study available at Tufts University include:

• Social Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score between 2040 to 2260 on the SAT, or 30 to 33 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $6,800 each year. Students at Tufts University may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Tufts University "Jumbos" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Fencing (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.tufts.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Architecture Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tufts University offers a bachelor's degree program in architecture.

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).