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How much does it usually cost to become an Architect?

Including the cost for licenses, exams, and school how much would it cost total to try and become one?

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Aric’s Answer

I think this is an answer that cannot be quantified. There are so many variables to consider to actually give a precise answer. One you are not paying to be an architect. You are paying for an education. Then following your education you are working as an intern and then you sit for the exam which has 6 parts of which you pay each time until you pass all of them, as well as all the study material you may want to purchase to prepare yourself. Every school has different tuition/housing costs, some provide scholarships and money (your education could possibly be free or it could possibly cost you well over $60,000/year. It is unclear as to what you are trying to judge what you mean what does it cost? An undergraduate school is a 5 year program (typically) for a Bachelor of Architecture, or you could go 4 years for some other degree and then go get a Masters of Architecture which could be an addition 2 - 3 years. Your internship is three years but you are getting paid to work. Of course you are not getting paid a lot but it should be enough to live on. And I would imagine the price of testing will always go up in price as everything else does. I think the real question is how long does it take to become an architect and how much education is required to get there.
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Vern’s Answer

Education will depend on which school you attend but you should be able to get a reasonable estimate from the college registration book and other information that they give you.

Regarding exams and licenses most companies that hire you will pay for those when the time comes to get those items. If you have to pay the bill the cost is under a $2000 even with refresher classes at the time of the exam.

Note: the biggest investment you make in getting started in a professional career is the time invested in college, interning, and your first job . If you believe you want to be an architect, engineer, doctor, etc don't worry about the dollar investment because 4 years of you life on the wrong degree is far more valuable.
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