Architectural History and Criticism, General
A general program that focuses on the aesthetic, technical, and social development of the built environment and the architectural profession from earliest times to the present. Includes instruction in the principles of architecture and related fields; art history; historiography of architecture; architectural theory and criticism; related aspects of the history of technology and social and economic history; and various period, cultural, and stylistic specializations.
- Schools offering
- 14
- Annual completions
- 82
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $66k
About this major
A general program that focuses on the aesthetic, technical, and social development of the built environment and the architectural profession from earliest times to the present. Includes instruction in the principles of architecture and related fields; art history; historiography of architecture; architectural theory and criticism; related aspects of the history of technology and social and economic history; and various period, cultural, and stylistic specializations.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, except landscape and naval | $97k | +3.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Historians | $74k | +2.2% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$66k
Top colleges for Architectural History and Criticism, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | 0 | 19 | 19 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | 0 | 17 | 17 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Albuquerque, NM | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 0 | 1 | 1 |