Plan and design structures, such as private residences, office buildings, theaters, factories, and other structural property.
Significant Points
- About 1 in 4 architects was self-employed—more than three times the proportion for all professional and related occupations.
- Licensing requirements include a professional degree in architecture, 3 years of practical work training, and passing all divisions of the Architect Registration Examination.
- Architecture graduates may face competition, especially for jobs in the most prestigious firms; opportunities will be best for those with experience working for a firm while still in school and for those with knowledge of computer-aided design and drafting technology.
National Outlook
| 2004 Total Employment | 128,000 |
| 2014 Expected Employment | 151,000 |
| Change (Percent) | 22,000 ( 17.3) |
| Total Openings | 37,000 |