Architectural Engineering vs. Architecture (Courses/Salary)

Nitsua24
Fri, 22 Nov 2013 18:43:35 +0000

This thread has been a great help just skimming through it and I want to say thanks to rick12.

I applied Early Decision for Cal Poly SLO Architecture (Bachelors of Architecture), but the rest of the schools I’m applying to are for engineering. I’m in the same situation as other people in this thread - I like engineering and the salary that comes with it, but I also like designing. I’ve always seen myself designing buildings one day.

Is now really a decent time to start an architecture degree? I’ve been thinking and researching. BLS says “employment of architects is projected to grow 24 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations”. I’m hoping if job potential is growing and I go to the best architecture school in the nation I’ll be able to find a job.