I'm new to this forum. I found it as a result of my total confusion - I want to be an architect, but, the fact that it takes 8 years to become a full-fledged architect really discourages me.
Is a bachelor's degree enough to become licensed?
How long did it take you all to enter the profession?
Thank you for your help!
research the profession....mainly pay....... schooling....IDP.....books....model materials....... colleges...... debt.......debt......pay.....debt...........
takes more than 8 years to be a licensed architect for the most part. if you're just about to enter college, i wouldn't sweat being confused. everyone is confused at 18. i didn't know i wanted to be an architect until my junior year in college. if you're confused, i say take your time. if it is for you in the end, you'll know and will be willing to devote the necessary time to it.
your major options: 5 year b.arch + IDP while working, leading eventually to being a licensed architect after at least another 3 years or so.
4 year bachelors in whatever you want + 3 year master's degree
4 year bachelors in whatever + a hell of a lot of time -> licensed
thanks for the reply and the info....
i just want to make sure i get it right - if a person has a BA in something like, linguistics, he/she can study 3 more yrs and become an architect?
thank you!
yes you can get a bach. in anything + 3 years of a master's program.
you'll need to do IDP after you finish your formal education whatever that path is and then take exams. none of which really means you can or can't design a building.
if you're worried about money or how long it takes, you shouldn't do it. if you love it enough, none of those things matter. and you don't need to be licensed to be designing. that's a whole other can of worms.
70K is the average- so figure that most architects have a ___ year career and then divide that in two. so after maybe fifteen you might make 70k or a whole lot more... or move to a crazy busy city like london or LA and after 6 or so years you may be earning that.
Not only does it take ages of study but, often as not, it's years more hack / lowly work before one gets to design anything of any size. And the pay is relatively lousy. Seven years or so after graduating, I was ready to finally quit. But, through lack of pluck or sheer bloody-mindedness, I stuck at it. Now, it's the best job in the world! As all the 90's popstars fade into obscurity, guys of my age are just beginning - the fact that one is required to grow as a person in every way through the demands of one's work till age 70 or more, well, it's kinda the elixir of eternal youth! Heh.
if you're working in a firm and going to school you can start you IDP after one or two yrs of school you don't have to wait till you graduate. Also, some states don't require the M.arch, of course it's always good to have it, and you don't have to finish the IDP to take the ARE, you need it by the time your finished and for NCARB. all of which i wish i knew when i started out.
life doesn't have to be in order... they preach it in school but it just causes unnecessary stress and it doesn't make you any less talented or skillfull, it's just a guide. Cris is right you cannot rush architecture..until yoou have a client.
is it good to be confused?
Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum. I found it as a result of my total confusion - I want to be an architect, but, the fact that it takes 8 years to become a full-fledged architect really discourages me.
Is a bachelor's degree enough to become licensed?
How long did it take you all to enter the profession?
Thank you for your help!
hi......
research the profession....mainly pay....... schooling....IDP.....books....model materials....... colleges...... debt.......debt......pay.....debt...........
takes more than 8 years to be a licensed architect for the most part. if you're just about to enter college, i wouldn't sweat being confused. everyone is confused at 18. i didn't know i wanted to be an architect until my junior year in college. if you're confused, i say take your time. if it is for you in the end, you'll know and will be willing to devote the necessary time to it.
your major options: 5 year b.arch + IDP while working, leading eventually to being a licensed architect after at least another 3 years or so.
4 year bachelors in whatever you want + 3 year master's degree
4 year bachelors in whatever + a hell of a lot of time -> licensed
Cryzko, I found that the average pay for an architect is 70K..can it be true though? after so many years of studying and with BA, or even Master's?
A Center for Ants? ,
thanks for the reply and the info....
i just want to make sure i get it right - if a person has a BA in something like, linguistics, he/she can study 3 more yrs and become an architect?
thank you!
70K!? ahahahahahahahaha!!!
but on a serious note, i would second the things ACfA has said.
architecture is nothing to rush into anyway.
elena, this might interest you...
http://www.archinect.com/salary_questionnaire/index.php
yes you can get a bach. in anything + 3 years of a master's program.
you'll need to do IDP after you finish your formal education whatever that path is and then take exams. none of which really means you can or can't design a building.
if you're worried about money or how long it takes, you shouldn't do it. if you love it enough, none of those things matter. and you don't need to be licensed to be designing. that's a whole other can of worms.
go with dentistry...
A Center for Ants? , xacto ,
thanks for the replies!
70K is the average- so figure that most architects have a ___ year career and then divide that in two. so after maybe fifteen you might make 70k or a whole lot more... or move to a crazy busy city like london or LA and after 6 or so years you may be earning that.
Not only does it take ages of study but, often as not, it's years more hack / lowly work before one gets to design anything of any size. And the pay is relatively lousy. Seven years or so after graduating, I was ready to finally quit. But, through lack of pluck or sheer bloody-mindedness, I stuck at it. Now, it's the best job in the world! As all the 90's popstars fade into obscurity, guys of my age are just beginning - the fact that one is required to grow as a person in every way through the demands of one's work till age 70 or more, well, it's kinda the elixir of eternal youth! Heh.
pharmacist, be a pharmacist, they are in short ass supply and make beau coup moullah!
ka-ching.
It's good to be confused, especially when someone else is in control of your confusion. It's not your fault.
I think Hawaii has a straight through Doctorate. You can be a Doctor and an Architect.
if you're working in a firm and going to school you can start you IDP after one or two yrs of school you don't have to wait till you graduate. Also, some states don't require the M.arch, of course it's always good to have it, and you don't have to finish the IDP to take the ARE, you need it by the time your finished and for NCARB. all of which i wish i knew when i started out.
life doesn't have to be in order... they preach it in school but it just causes unnecessary stress and it doesn't make you any less talented or skillfull, it's just a guide. Cris is right you cannot rush architecture..until yoou have a client.
you'll have to wait till the summer after your junior year while in school to start idp
Thanks for the replies!
Could anyone tell me (just for general info) - what's the starting pay for those who have a master's in arch?
Thanks again!
a m.arch i went to school with started out at 42k working for a large-ish corporate firm.
another took a job in the NL making 400 euros a month.
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