Major · CIP 04.08

Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation

31 international students graduated in Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation in the 2024–25 academic year. 33 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsEngineering
31
International graduates, 2024–25
14 bachelor's · 14 master's · 3 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
33
Four-year schools that offer it
3
Related occupations

Occupations related to Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
HistoriansSOC 19-3093 · Usually needs more education300 openings a year · 23 LCA filings300+3%$76,75023
Architects, except Landscape and NavalSOC 17-1011 · Usually needs more education6,900 openings a year · 1,826 LCA filings6,900+4.3%$99,2801,826
Urban and Regional PlannersSOC 19-3051 · Usually needs more education3,200 openings a year · 242 LCA filings3,200+3.9%$89,320242

College teaching in this field: Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology