Architectural History and Criticism Major

Description: A general program that focuses on the aesthetic, technical, and social development of the built environment and the architectural profession from earliest times to the present. Includes instruction in the principles of architecture and related fields; art history; historiography of architecture; architectural theory and criticism; related aspects of the history of technology and social and economic history; and various period, cultural, and stylistic specializations. Is Architectural History and Criticism the right major for you?
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Architectural History and Criticism Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$78,530

Median Hourly Wage

$37.75*

Total Employed Nationally

87,700


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.