Environmental Design/Architecture

CIP 04.0401 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

5 total including inactive

States

Across 2 states

Graduates (2024)

Total completions

Environmental Design/Architecture is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 2 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are New Hampshire and New Mexico.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$96,690

Architects, Except Landscape and Naval

Job Growth

+3.9%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$3,132

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Architects, Except Landscape and Naval. In-state tuition ranges from $1,530 to $6,450, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 3 (75.0%)

Female: 1 (25.0%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 4 (100.0%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Investigative

Realistic

leading, influencing, and persuading others; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Conducting research
Solving complex problems
Building things
Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Building things

● Working with hands

⭐ Work Values

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Writing

♦ Learning Strategies

♦ Achievement

♦ Knowledge

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; research, analysis, and problem-solving; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

Are you comfortable working indoor with heavy physical demands?

Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?

Do you value speaking?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Physically active individuals

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those with physical limitations

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.