<p>I compiled a list of the Universities I intend on applying to (11), though I am unsure which university’s programs in Architecture/Engineering are better than others. I compiled the list with the mindset that I plan on combining studies in Architecture and Structural related engineering (with at least the greater majority of the selections):</p>
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<li>USC (Arch/Structural)</li>
<li>UC Berekely (Arch/Minor Structural)</li>
<li>Cal Poly Pomona (Arch/Civil)</li>
<li>Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (Arch/Arch Eng)</li>
<li>Stanford* (Arch Design/Civil)</li>
<li>UT Austin (6 yr Arch/Arch Eng Program)</li>
<li>Rice (Arch/Civil)</li>
<li>Cornell (Arch/Civil Infrastructure (degree/minor))</li>
<li>Pratt (Arch)</li>
<li>Penn State (Arch/Arch Eng)</li>
<li><p>LeHigh (Arch/Civil)</p></li>
<li><p>Stanford offers a BS in Architectural Design, however, it’s not accredited. </p></li>
</ul>
<p>Thoughts? Anyone here have had experiences in any of the programs? Which ones should I consider the most? I’m from the West Coast, which is also why I state if it’s worth considering the out of state ones I listed (other than Cornell, of course).</p>
<p>You definitely can’t double major in architecture and civil engineering at Rice, if that’s what you’re asking.</p>
<p>There is no one size fits all in terms of the path to becoming an architect - all of the schools will get you there. Focus on where you feel most comfortable/best all around fit for you and you won’t go wrong.</p>
<p>Find out how many programs are 5-year Arch degrees - PSU definately does. We just hired a PSU grad and she is very much prepared for the work in our office!!</p>
<p>Check out the university of Oklahoma. They have a 5-year. That’s where I’ll probably go.</p>
<p>There is no “best” architecture school out there. You just need to find which schools match what you want out of a program, and go from there.</p>
<p>I’ll try and rephrase my original question… which one of these has the best collaboration of architecture and engineering (specifically structures)? I’m really interested in UT Austin’s dual degree, but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea.</p>
<p>I’ve read various discussions similar to my situation, and read how students should stick to only one field of specialization, I am just really interested in being artistic for designing buildings, while also having some knowledge of structures and having capabilities of utilizing structural analysis. I want to really broaden my opportunities for a career.</p>
<p>Oh, and I already know which ones of my list have a B.Arch. I also recently added Tulane to my list, since you’re able to directly earn an M.Arch and I talked with an officer of admissions at a College Fair recently and he told me that their program was designed to collaborate design and structures. Can anyone validate this?</p>
<p>Tulane - yes, I believe you are right - in fact, you can double major there if you come in with a bunch of AP credits. It is possible but very difficult.</p>