Syracuse vs USC vs U Cincinnati Architecture

momrath
Tue, 29 Mar 2022 04:32:45 +0000

@masterbear19, Three good choices! Syracuse and USC have wider name recognition than Cincinnati. Having said that UC is still an excellent program, with the added appeal of its co-op and interdisciplinary options. With a BS from UC you could continue on at UC for their MArch or you could move on to an MArch program at another university. Many BS/BA graduates will work in architecture for a year or two before getting their MArch.

To my mind, USC has the highest reputation for pushing the envelop on design, though Syracuse has made headway in that area in recent years. USC is more oriented toward the westcoast; Syracuse toward New York, meaning that that’s where their visiting instructors and critics would most likely come from. This can make difference when you’re networking for internships and post-graduation jobs. Both have high global name recognition, moreso, I would say, than Cincinnati.

Some other fine points of comparison that you might explore are thesis requirements, study abroad, summer internship opportunities.

Because BArch curriculums are regulated by the architecture board you’ll be covering much the same material at either program, however, southern California and upstate New York couldn’t be more different in environment. If you’ve visited, you’re probably attracted more to one or the other. If you haven’t visited, then try to do so before making your final decision.