How to become an architecture teacher, postsecondary

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Steps to get there

Most employers expect most of these occupations require graduate school. for example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a ph.d., m.d., or j.d. (law degree)..Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.

What architecture teachers, postsecondary do

• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as architectural design methods, aesthetics and design, and structures and materials.
• Evaluate and grade students' work, including work performed in design studios.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Skills that matter most

• Reading Comprehension
• Speaking
• Learning Strategies
• Active Listening
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning
• Monitoring

Is architecture teacher, postsecondary a good career?

On the numbers, this job pays above the typical job. Median pay is 90% above the all-occupation median. Whether it fits you depends on the work itself, the schooling you are willing to do and where you want to live.

Where it pays most

• New York $126,430
• Virginia $105,940
• Illinois $104,580
• California $103,520
• Massachusetts $102,920

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state and city

Sources: O*NET® 31.0 (CC BY 4.0, USDOL/ETA) and BLS Employment Projections 2025–35. Pay: BLS OEWS May 2025.