Becoming a Licensed Architect
by Gregory Jacobsen
1. BSAT - 4 Year Degree
1.1. 8 years experience working under licensed architect
1.1.1. Earn money while working
1.2. Log 3,700 NCARB hous - signed off by licensed architect
1.2.1. $100 annual fee to keep record of hours
1.3. Pass 6 Architect Registration exams
1.3.1. Cost $210 each
1.4. 4 years of education related costs
1.5. Easier to find internship with 4 year degree
2. ASAT - 2 Year Degree
2.1. 10 years experience working under licensed architect
2.1.1. Earn money while working
2.2. Log 3,700 NCARB hours - signed off by licensed architect
2.2.1. $100 annual fee to keep record of hours
2.3. Pass 6 Architect Registration Exams
2.3.1. Cost $210 each
2.4. 2 years of education related costs
2.5. Basic knowledge of field helps with finding job
3. No Formal Education
3.1. 12 years experience working under licensed architect
3.1.1. Earn money while working
3.2. Log 3,700 NCARB hours - signed off by licensed architect
3.2.1. $100 annual fee to keep record of hours
3.3. Pass 6 Architect Registration Exams
3.3.1. Cost $210 each
3.4. No education related costs
3.5. Harder to find job with no experience
4. B.ARCH - 5 Year Degree
4.1. 5 years experience working under licensed architect
4.1.1. Earn money while working
4.2. Log 3,700 NCARB hours - signed off by licensed architect
4.2.1. $100 annual fee to keep record of hours
4.3. Pass 6 Architect Registration Exams
4.3.1. Cost $210 each
4.4. 5 years of education related costs
4.5. Difficult to work while going to school - studio hours too demanding
4.6. Considered Professional Degree - Easy to find employment with 5 year degree
4.7. Higher baseline pay at entry level positions
4.8. 5 years of networking with peers and professors - potential job recommendations
5. M.ARCH - 6 Year Degree
5.1. 3 years experience working under licensed architect
5.1.1. Earn money while working
5.2. Log 3,700 NCARB hours - signed off by licensed architect
5.2.1. $100 annual fee to keep record of hours
5.3. Pass 6 Architect Registration Exams
5.3.1. Cost $210 each