Architecture

What do Architecture majors do?

Degrees Offered

What our students are saying
  • Angelika Los
    Through my studies at NJIT, I've adopted a focus on the social aspect of my profession"
    Angelika Los
  • Jonathan Isaacs
    Working at Callison RTKL after graduating, I saw a lot of my experience at NJIT really having an impact in the field right away."
    Jonathan Isaacs
    Class of '18
    Architecture
  • Albina Gode
    At NJIT I've had the pleasure to study and work among commendable faculty and students."
    Albina Gode

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 150

Program Details

As an Architecture school within a research university, we are a platform for innovation. Our emphasis on research faculty offers students the opportunity to collaborate in growing areas from nanotechnology to augmented and virtual reality, and to explore the frontiers of robotics and digital fabrication. Our program objectives are grounded in professional accreditation requirements.

What You Will Learn:

  • Build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural and environmental contexts.
  • Use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including drawing, modeling, writing, investigating and speaking.
  • Comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems and materials and be able to apply that comprehension to architectural solutions considering their impact on the environment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to synthesize a wide range of variables into an integrated design solution.
  • Understand business principles for the practice of Architecture, including management, advocacy, and the need to act legally, ethically and critically for the good of the client, society and the public.

Admissions & curriculum

150 Required Credits
Course listing and prerequisites
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Architecture Salaries

$63,300

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$79,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT is home to the only accredited undergraduate architecture program in the State of New Jersey

Career Prospects

Where do Architecture majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Architect
  • Architectural Designer
  • Designer I
  • Project Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager
Top Employers
  • Gensler
  • Perkins Eastman
  • AECOM
  • Perkins+Will
  • Turner Construction
What our students are saying
  • Albina Gode
    At NJIT I've had the pleasure to study and work among commendable faculty and students."
    Albina Gode
  • Earl Jackson
    NJIT put me on the right path for my career."
    Earl Jackson
  • Angelika Los
    Through my studies at NJIT, I've adopted a focus on the social aspect of my profession"
    Angelika Los

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Degree Overview

  • Delivery Format: on-campus
  • Required Credits: 30

Program Details

As an Architecture school within a research university, we are a platform for innovation. Our emphasis on research faculty offers students the opportunity to collaborate in growing areas from nanotechnology to augmented and virtual reality, and to explore the frontiers of robotics and digital fabrication. Our program objectives are grounded in professional accreditation requirements.

What You Will Learn:

  • Build abstract relationships and understand the impact of ideas based on the study and analysis of multiple theoretical, social, political, economic, cultural and environmental contexts.
  • Use a diverse range of skills to think about and convey architectural ideas, including writing, investigating, speaking, drawing and modeling.
  • Comprehend the technical aspects of design, systems and materials, and be able to apply that comprehension to architectural solutions considering their impact on the environment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to synthesize a wide range of variables into an integrated design solution.
  • Understand business principles for the practice of Architecture, including management, advocacy and the need to act legally, ethically and critically for the good of the client, society and the public. 

Admissions & curriculum

30 Required Credits
Course listing and prerequisites
Explore this area of study

Architecture Salaries

$63,300

Starting Salary, NJIT Average

$79,000

Mid-Career Salary, National Average

NJIT is home to the only accredited undergraduate architecture program in the State of New Jersey

Career Prospects

Where do Architecture majors work?

Common Job Titles
  • Architect
  • Architectural Designer
  • Designer I
  • Project Manager
  • Assistant Project Manager
Top Employers
  • Gensler
  • Perkins Eastman
  • AECOM
  • Perkins+Will
  • Turner Construction
What our students are saying
  • Earl Jackson
    NJIT put me on the right path for my career."
    Earl Jackson
  • Albina Gode
    At NJIT I've had the pleasure to study and work among commendable faculty and students."
    Albina Gode
  • Tom Bury
    I worked very hard at NJIT, and I'll be honest--that degree has gotten me exactly where I am today."
    Tom Bury
    Class of '02
    Architecture
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