5 Entry Level Jobs for Architecture Majors
What are my options as an entry-level architect?
Does my degree make me qualified for an entry-level position?
1. Landscape Designer

Alternative Careers: Urban Planner, City Planner, Residential Architect, Product Designer, and Tourism Planner
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree
Skills: Verbal Communication, Active Listening, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, and Computer Skills [CADD for model preparation and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)]
Average Annual Salary: $73,160
2. Construction Project Manager

Alternative Careers: Facilities Manager, Site Engineer, Building Safety Inspector, Business Analyst, and Sustainability Consultant
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree
Skills: Communication, Risk Management, Technology, Negotiation, and Team Management
Average Annual Salary: $103,110
3. Lighting Designer

Alternative Careers: Set Designer, Stage Designer, Exhibition Designer, Fashion Designer, Interior & Spatial Designer
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree
Skills: Technical skills, Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, Good communicator, Excellent color vision, Lighting, and Computer software
Average Annual Salary: $61,020
4. IT Architect

Alternative Careers: PR & Communications Specialist, Tech Founder, Architectural Photographer, Teacher,
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree
Skills: Strong communications skills, Problem-solving skills, Relationship skills, Negotiation, and Communicate complex technical information to all stakeholders of a project
Average Annual Salary: $109,020
5. Game Designer

Alternative Careers: 3D Visualization Artist (modeling & rendering), User Experience (UX) Design, Graphic Designer, and Web Designer
Degree Level: Bachelor’s degree
Skills: Creativity, Computer software and systems, Communication, Collaboration, and Project management skills
Average Annual Salary: $105,950

Yeraz Benlian
2029 Verdugo Blvd., Suite 728 Montrose,CA 91020
Hours: Monday-Friday (9:00 am- 6:00pm)
yeraz@pathway2careerconsulting.com
(818) 913-9919