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Yes, I can see myself as an architect for a career. (Working Conditions…

- - - - “The median annual wage for architects was $78,470 in May 2017.” (OOH)
      - “The lowest 10 percent earned less than $47,480, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $134,610.” (OOH)
      - According to an AIA (American Institute of Architects) survey in 2005, the average compensation for intern-architects was $38,800. For managers and department heads, the average earnings was $85,500, and for senior architects earned $57,700. Lastly, principals and partners of firms earned $159,800 on average. (Careers in Architecture)
- - - - Once a student passes this test, he becomes a member of the AIA.
  - - - Only NAAB accredited architecture school in the state (Careers in Architecture)
      - “Currently, 35 states require that architects hold a degree in architecture from one of the 122 schools of architecture accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).” (OOH)
    - - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (SLO)
      - Syracuse University
      - Rice University
      - Cooper Union
      - Cornell University
- - - - “Almost two out of five architects work more than forty hours a week, in contrast to one in four in all other occupations combined” (Careers in Architecture)
- - - - Because they work with clients, urban planners, engineers, contractors, and other architects (Architect)
    - - understand and conceptualize spatial relationships
      - solve technical problems
      - accept criticism in a constructive manner
      - deal with different personalities
      - work both independently and as a member of a team
      - draw and use computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software effectively (Exploring Careers in Drafting)