Architecture Degree

The architecture program at Fairmont State 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 West Virginia colleges that offer architecture degrees.

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Fairmont State University

Also known as Fairmont State

100 Campus Dr, Elkins, WV

Fairmont State is a public institution located in Fairmont, West Virginia and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at Fairmont State is nearly four thousand yearly.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common exam scores among students admitted to Fairmont State University are within the range of 18 - 23 on the ACT, or 820 - 1030 for the SAT exam. This school has an admissions rate of about 57 percent of which only 41 percent chose to enroll.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,900, while out-of-state residents pay $12,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $3,800. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Fairmont State University "Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study offered, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.fairmontstate.edu/.

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).