So I’m right on the cusp of deciding on a university program to attend, with a lot of options. I would say my dream is architecture, but there are only 4 in the state, all very hard to get in. (&expensive)
So I’m thinking a BS in architecture might be a little hard to attain at the moment, I would really need to go all in to hit the program requirements, and then battle low acceptance rates, and was considering a different professional degree with employability, and WILL allow me to go for my master of architecture, should I choose to do so (4 years from now is hard to predict)
So what if I got a construction management degree, and then decided to go for my M.Arch? Do M. Arch’s require a related field to get in generally? Will construction management be a good stepping stone into architecture? Would a BS in C.M. be a good way to go regardless if I chose to go M.ARCH?
I was considering urban planning, but I here that might narrow my options a little, and feel CM could be more broad.
Any insight will be massively appreciated because I’m really at a loss now being pulled into a million directions.
Beepbeep
Apr 28, 18 9:15 pm
CM will set you up nice! you might not even want to do architecture at the end of it. Or do some type of Engineering, and if when your done with either you can do an M.arch if you want.
jameshainstock
Apr 28, 18 10:05 pm
Awesome! Thank you for your reply. Yeah there’s only 4 accrededited schools here in MI, with U of M being the cheapest but hardest to get into. I just don’t think I’ll be able to get my GPA up high enough to not fall victim to the 29% acceptance rate. So i was looking any Wayne State, in Detroit for C.M.. Knock out a construction management degree, get a job (which I’m sensing is relatively “easy” from what I’m reading?) and then decide if I want to do my M.Arch somewhere.
Beepbeep
Apr 29, 18 12:08 pm
I think Ferris State has CM and Architecture if you are a MI person. CM can be a great field, I am generally pretty envious of their job from my position as an architect.
jameshainstock
Apr 29, 18 1:46 pm
Correct, they do. They don’t have an accredited arch program, but very well known for the C.M. I just don’t see myself living in the town it’s located in the next few years. Would you agree that getting my bachelors in C.M. (as opposed to another related path) is the best way to go if I do decide to get my M. Arch down the road?
archeyarch
May 4, 18 2:06 am
architects are making less than the trades, avoid it
jameshainstock
May 4, 18 3:46 am
Kinda clinging to the “love what you do and never work a day in your life” sentiment
Beepbeep
May 4, 18 11:10 am
This statement is BS, you wont love it when you make 65k a year and owe 100k plus in student loans with a license and 6 years of employment at well known firms- this is a good situation in architecture.
Then your Brother-in-law just finished undergrad in finance and real estate and starts at 110k plus 20% bonus. Stay in CM or RE in the Built Environment don't be an idiot.
starling
May 10, 18 11:14 pm
CM is a fine career path if you are interested in architecture. You could even consider working for a development firm; you still get to build and you will be paid much better than an architect. Then you will really love what you do!
So I’m right on the cusp of deciding on a university program to attend, with a lot of options. I would say my dream is architecture, but there are only 4 in the state, all very hard to get in. (&expensive)
So I’m thinking a BS in architecture might be a little hard to attain at the moment, I would really need to go all in to hit the program requirements, and then battle low acceptance rates, and was considering a different professional degree with employability, and WILL allow me to go for my master of architecture, should I choose to do so (4 years from now is hard to predict)
So what if I got a construction management degree, and then decided to go for my M.Arch? Do M. Arch’s require a related field to get in generally? Will construction management be a good stepping stone into architecture? Would a BS in C.M. be a good way to go regardless if I chose to go M.ARCH?
I was considering urban planning, but I here that might narrow my options a little, and feel CM could be more broad.
Any insight will be massively appreciated because I’m really at a loss now being pulled into a million directions.
CM will set you up nice! you might not even want to do architecture at the end of it. Or do some type of Engineering, and if when your done with either you can do an M.arch if you want.
Awesome! Thank you for your reply. Yeah there’s only 4 accrededited schools here in MI, with U of M being the cheapest but hardest to get into. I just don’t think I’ll be able to get my GPA up high enough to not fall victim to the 29% acceptance rate. So i was looking any Wayne State, in Detroit for C.M.. Knock out a construction management degree, get a job (which I’m sensing is relatively “easy” from what I’m reading?) and then decide if I want to do my M.Arch somewhere.
I think Ferris State has CM and Architecture if you are a MI person. CM can be a great field, I am generally pretty envious of their job from my position as an architect.
Correct, they do. They don’t have an accredited arch program, but very well known for the C.M. I just don’t see myself living in the town it’s located in the next few years. Would you agree that getting my bachelors in C.M. (as opposed to another related path) is the best way to go if I do decide to get my M. Arch down the road?
architects are making less than the trades, avoid it
Kinda clinging to the “love what you do and never work a day in your life” sentiment
This statement is BS, you wont love it when you make 65k a year and owe 100k plus in student loans with a license and 6 years of employment at well known firms- this is a good situation in architecture. Then your Brother-in-law just finished undergrad in finance and real estate and starts at 110k plus 20% bonus. Stay in CM or RE in the Built Environment don't be an idiot.
CM is a fine career path if you are interested in architecture. You could even consider working for a development firm; you still get to build and you will be paid much better than an architect. Then you will really love what you do!