Architecture + Economics?

I’m a junior this year trying to decide what I want to have as my major in college. I’ve narrowed it down to either Architecture or Economics, but I can’t decide between the two. Are there any good schools where I could double major in Architecture and Economics, or maybe any schools with good programs in both subjects so that I could have more time to choose which one I want to major in? Would the double major be possible (in terms of time commitment/difficulty as well as availability) at colleges like UC Berkeley, Cal Poly SLO, and Tulane?

I am not very familiar with a BA in Economics, but I know economics is difficult. I am currently going to architecture school, and architecture is not easy to double major in. It is very demanding and time-consuming just to get a degree in architecture. I recommend taking AP economics your senior year and AP Art history or if your school offers architecture classes. Try to pick one major or another. You can always get a 4 year BA in economics and then get a 3 year Masters in architecture. As of schools UT Austin, MIT, UC Berkley, University of Michigan, Cornell, UCLA, and University of PA are some of the schools that have good business and architecture schools. Texas Tech actually has a dual Architecture and business program if you still want to pursue two majors. Hope this helps.

@jritch That helps a lot! Thank you :smiley:

As an undergraduate you can either get a BArch (Bachelors OF Architecture) or a BA or BS IN architecture or architectural studies. With a BA/BS you would need to also get an MArch (Masters of Architecture) in order to become a licensed architect.

Although it’s not impossible to double major in another discipline while getting a BArch, it’s quite difficult. The BArch is narrowly focused and very demanding. If you’re not 100% sure that architecture is for you, then perhaps you should go the BA/BS+MArch route. This takes longer than the BArch and can cost more, but it allows you more space for experimentation in other areas of interest.

Bear in mind that unless you’re going into a specific program like architecture or engineering, most colleges don’t require you to declare your major(s) until some time in your sophomore year.

@momrath
Thank you :smiley: