Architecture Schools In Michigan
Architecture classes faculty can choose to work at one of 22 accredited architecture schools in Michigan. The trends in Michigan's architecture academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below. Academia in architecture includes architecture training at the following levels:
- Architecture Certificate
- Associates degree in Architecture
- Bachelors degree in Architecture
- Masters degree in Architecture
- PhD degree in Architecture
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Statistics
Professional Trends
Michigan Vs. National Architecture Employment
| Michigan | 3,660 |
| National | 194,050 |
Of all of the architecture professionals in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Michigan.
Employment Growth for Architecture professionals In Michigan
| 5,580 | 4,860 | 4,580 | 3,890 | 3,660 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
Architecture is a shrinking field in Michigan. In 2010 there were 1,920 less architecture professionals working in Michigan than there were in 2006. This represents a 34% decline in the field. 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 Michigan
| $55,150 | $56,700 | $59,787 | $60,723 | $63,567 |
| $45,563 | $47,071 | $48,208 | $48,728 | $49,286 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Architecture
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Michigan, as the number of architecture professionals is declining, the salaries earned by architecture professionals are increasing. Architecture professionals earned a yearly mean salary of $55,150 in 2006. They earned a yearly mean salary of $63,567 in 2010.
Salary percentiles for Architecture professionals in Michigan
10th percentile |
$41,443 |
25th percentile |
$51,693 |
50th percentile |
$62,473 |
75th percentile |
$74,360 |
90th percentile |
$86,033 |
Thus, architecture professionals' salaries grew by 13% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. There is a 108% 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 Michigan.
Average Salaries for Architecture professionals and related professions in Michigan
Architecture |
$63,567 |
Civil Engineering |
$57,977 |
Design |
$49,267 |
Drafting |
$49,305 |
Architecture professionals in Michigan earn, on average, more than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Architecture programs available for each degree type for all schools in Michigan
associate |
11 |
bachelor |
15 |
master |
11 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
6 |
| Total | 46 |
As the number of architecture professionals is decreasing in Michigan state, the number of students graduating from the 22 accredited architecture schools in Michigan state is increasing. In 2006 there were 678 architecture graduates from architecture courses in Michigan and in 2010 there were 822 graduates.
This represents a 21% increase in the number of architecture degree or certificate school graduates in Michigan state. 33% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in architecture.