<p>I'm a freshman undergrad at a CC, looking to transfer into architecture at UT. I got accepted out of high school to other places but I couldn't afford it, and going to UT-Austin has been a childhood dream, so I decided to stick around. </p>
<p>Anyways, I'm worried about my options if I don't get in at UT(Not looking good with GPA maybe being 3.5). What other schools(that I can get accepted into, if UT rejects me) are good options? Are any of the UT schools good options(Arlington or SA)? </p>
<p>Also, how much does it matter in the job market where I get my degree from?</p>
<p>Beyond UT Austin and Rice I think that UT Arlington has the best architecture program in the state. It has historically been a very strong program and I must have at least 10 of their graduates in my firm. It has also been very accommodating to students who have had to work part-time during school.</p>
<p>Other than UTA I think the program at Texas Tech has improved greatly over the last few years and I would consider them to be another good option. UH has been good at times but I have no personal experience there in the last ten years.</p>