Sustainable Design/Architecture
A program that focuses on the application of biological, physical, and social science in the design of sustainable cities and metropolitan regions. Includes instruction in community revitalization, community economic development, construction technology, design innovation, environmental economics, ethics, justice and politics, sustainable materials, sustainability theory, structural materials, and urbanism.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 1
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $56k
About this major
A program that focuses on the application of biological, physical, and social science in the design of sustainable cities and metropolitan regions. Includes instruction in community revitalization, community economic development, construction technology, design innovation, environmental economics, ethics, justice and politics, sustainable materials, sustainability theory, structural materials, and urbanism.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban and regional planners | $84k | +3.4% | Master's degree |
| Architecture teachers, postsecondary | $101k | +2.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$56k
Top colleges for Sustainable Design/Architecture
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Architectural College | Boston, MA | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington, TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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