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Major · Architecture

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.

Section 3 · Careers

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
Section 4 · Earnings

Earnings at a glance

Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.

Median 5-year earnings

$56k

Section 6 · Where to study

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
Section 9 · Frequently asked

Common questions

What can I do with a Sustainable Design/Architecture degree?
Graduates commonly pursue careers such as Urban and regional planners, Architecture teachers, postsecondary.
Is a Sustainable Design/Architecture associate's enough, or do I need a bachelor's?
This major is typically offered only at the bachelor's level.
How many colleges offer Sustainable Design/Architecture?
2 colleges offered this major in the most recent IPEDS year, graduating about 1 students a year combined.