by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UMCP ranks among other schools offering degrees in architecture.
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UMCP is in the top 10% of the country for architecture. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 57 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Architecture Schools | 6 |
| Best General Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 124 bachelor's degrees in general architecture. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
Architecture majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMCP go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,347 a year. This is less than $47,542, which is the national median of all architecture majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMCP was $1,613 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 124 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Architecture from UMCP in 2021-2022, 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in architecture.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UMCP does not offer an online option for its architecture bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UMCP Online Learning page.
Architecture majors graduating with a master's degree from UMCP make a median salary of $65,384 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all architecture graduates with a master's is $57,677.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architecture majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 24 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.