Do you want to shape the skylines of tomorrow through innovation and reimagining how we live, work, and connect?

Major in Architecture

 

What is architecture?

Architecture is the art and science of designing the structures and environments where life happens — from homes and parks to schools and city skylines. When you major in architecture, you'll learn how to blend creativity, function, and sustainability to design places that impact communities, with respect to social, ecological, technological, and health factors that impact our environment. Grow as an architect and designer by understanding spatial qualities, use of materials, and the relationship between people and their surroundings.

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Program Highlights
Design Rooted in Place Directly confront real-world issues like flood resilience through the unique cultural and geographical settings of southeastern Louisiana, the lower Mississippi Delta, and the Gulf South — and graduate ready to strengthen communities locally, nationally, and worldwide.
Studio Culture From day one, our studio environments, like the Foundation Design Studio, are the foundation of learning. Dive into principles, methods, and the creative process through individual critiques and studio-wide reviews.
Beyond the Classroom Build solar pavilions for a service-learning project, mentor high schoolers during the Project Pipeline summer camp, or design a 20-year vision plan for the Vietnamese Tam Bao community.
Cutting Edge Facilites Upgrade your creativity with modeling technology and 3D printing in our Fabrication Lab, woodworking in the Design Shop, and design award-winning concepts rooted in real-life site assessments in the Coastal Sustainability Studio.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Architect
Architectural Engineer
Architectural Historian
Building Contractor, Inspector, or Researcher
City Planning & Design
Construction Project Manager
Real Estate Developer
Facilities Management
Furniture Designer
Set Designer
Sustainability Consultant
Professor
Urban Designer

Workplace Settings

Design Firm
Construction Firm
Local or Federal Government Agency
Academia
Planning Consultancy
Non-Profit Organization

$85,000
Average alumni architecture salary 5 years after graduation

What Architecture Looks like

Destined to be a Tiger

LSU Featured Tiger, Dasjon Jordan

LSU Featured Tiger, Malachi Pursley

Jessica Wasiloski - Architecture

Building Skills
Designing Structures Master how buildings are created by applying design principles and innovative concepts.
Utilizing Design Technology Bring ideas to life using 3D modeling, digital fabrication, specialty software, and more.
Historic Preservation Explore global architectural landmarks to understand cultural heritage and preservation.
Urban Design Shape sustainable, innovative cities that transform future communities and environments.
Advance your Career
Post-graduate education
LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.
Masters (MArch) – Architecture Masters (MSID) – Master of Science in Interior Design PhD – Doctor of Design

Related Majors

Construction Management
Engineering
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
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