Architecture Schools In Connecticut
Architecture classes faculty can choose to work at one of 8 accredited architecture schools in Connecticut. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in architecture in the state of Connecticut, which encompasses architecture training at the following levels:
- Architecture Certificate
- Associates degree in Architecture
- Bachelors degree in Architecture
- Masters degree in Architecture
- PhD degree in Architecture
Schools
Cities
Statistics
Professional Trends
Connecticut Vs. National Architecture Employment
| Connecticut | 2,110 |
| National | 194,050 |
Of all of the architecture professionals that work in the US, approximately 1% work in Connecticut state.
Employment Growth for Architecture professionals In Connecticut
| 2,620 | 2,740 | 2,740 | 2,420 | 2,110 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Connecticut, architecture is a shrinking field. In 2010 there were 510 less architecture professionals working in Connecticut than there were in 2006. Thus, the field of architecture has shrunk by 19% in Connecticut. This decline is faster than the national trend for architecture professionals which shows a 16% decrease in the number of architecture professionals working around the nation.
Architecture VS. All Professions salaries in Connecticut
| $63,120 | $69,120 | $72,210 | $73,737 | $73,800 |
| $49,084 | $50,735 | $51,943 | $53,614 | $54,947 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Architecture
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Connecticut, as the number of architecture professionals is declining, the salaries earned by architecture professionals are increasing. The mean salary for architecture professionals in 2006 was $63,120 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $73,800 per year.
Salary percentiles for Architecture professionals in Connecticut
10th percentile |
$44,020 |
25th percentile |
$53,057 |
50th percentile |
$68,613 |
75th percentile |
$85,327 |
90th percentile |
$109,813 |
Thus, architecture professionals' salaries grew by 14% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. There is a 149% pay differential between the highest paid architecture professionals and those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket. Thus, there is huge variation in pay, within the field of architecture in Connecticut.
Average Salaries for Architecture professionals and related professions in Connecticut
Architecture |
$73,800 |
Civil Engineering |
$65,950 |
Design |
$58,195 |
Drafting |
$53,608 |
Architecture professionals in Connecticut earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Architecture programs available for each degree type for all schools in Connecticut
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
6 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 14 |
The number of students graduating from the 8 accredited architecture schools in Connecticut is decreasing. In Connecticut, there were 183 graduates in 2006. And there were 134 graduates from architecture courses in 2010.
This represents a 27% decrease in the number of architecture degree or certificate school graduates in Connecticut state. 43% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in architecture.