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- School Code: 363000
- Phone: (214) 379-5577
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.10%FINANCIAL AID RATE
95%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,271Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Architecture Degree
The architecture program at Prairie View A&M 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 Texas colleges that offer architecture degrees.
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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)
3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX
Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black institution located in Prairie View, TX. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Texas. Enrollment at Prairie View A&M University exceeds eight thousand per year.
Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Business And Marketing Studies
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1110 - 1370 for the SAT exam and within the range of 15 - 20 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to PVAMU. 40% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 48% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at pvamu.edu.
The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,700 and out-of-state residents pay $15,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,400 each year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.
The mascot for Prairie View A&M University is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
Students can visit the PVAMU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.
Students Enrolled in the Architecture Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PVAMU has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 40 |
Master's Degree | 25 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 36 |
Female | 29 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 42 |
Hispanic | 13 |
White | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 8 |
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
Students who have completed the Architecture program at Prairie View A&M University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $43.26
- Average Annual Salary: $89970
- Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 360
- Average Hourly Rate: $39.23
- Average Annual Salary: $81590
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants PVAMU accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Prairie View A&M University may provide services including:- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Prairie View A&M University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Football (Southwestern Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling