Syracuse vs USC vs U Cincinnati Architecture

AustenNut
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:44:18 +0000

Are you 100% sure you want to architecture, or is that merely your favorite option right now and you think you might switch to something else, or at least want the opportunity to explore something else? If you’re 100% sure, then a B. Arch is going to be your fastest path to being a professional architect. If, however, you’d still like the opportunity to have a little look-see at other options before fully committing, the B.S. in Architecture is likely your better option, but you would then need to do an M. Arch afterwards (though you would likely be exempted from at least 1 year of coursework for the M. Arch).

When looking at the costs, think about 5 years at USC, 5 years at Syracuse, and then 6 years at UC (assuming you did a Master’s there, for argument’s sake). Would any of these require loans? Most people, especially in architecture, recommend taking out as little as possible in loans, preferably $0. How comparable are the costs when multiplied by 5 or 6, respectively?

The coop portion of UC’s education is likely to help you get into other competitive M. Arch programs and to get a job. I don’t know what the coop/internship opportunities are like at USC & Syracuse, though. How do they compare?

Have you visited all three campuses? What were your feelings about each one, if so? If not, do you have any intentions on visiting? On-campus visits can help a lot.