I’m going to be an incoming freshman in college. I have been accepted into TTU and UTSA but i don’t know which path to take… I want to get that college life experience but I also want to save money if i’m going to be just taking my basics. I want to try to transfer to TAMU for their architecture program later on. I don’t know if i should go to San Jac for my basics, save money then transfer to TAMU or go straight to UTSA OR TTU then transfer to TAMU if possible. Also TTU is almost 9 hours from where i live and it seems so far, i would like to attend there but UTSA is much closer to home if i wanted to visit on weekends. Need advice please!!! P.S. also want reviews and opinions on UTSA, TTU and TAMU
@SocialJunky, In order to become a licensed architect in most states (including Texas, I believe) you will need either a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) or a Master of Architecture (MArch) degree. None of the schools that you list offers the BArch. TTU and UTSA offer a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and TAMU a Bachelor of Environmental Design. Any of these degrees would be a good foundation for entry into TAMU’s MArch program.
The time it takes to complete a MArch degree varies WIDELY depending on your undergraduate degree and the individual requirements of the MArch school, so look into time and costs carefully. Ask about TAMU’s policies on admitting their own BED grads into their MArch program.
I’m not sure how 2.0 years at San Jac would prepare you to transfer into TAMU’s BED program. Research the specifics as architecture programs tend to have specific studio sequences.
Undergraduate BS/BED architecture programs are not rated, but I would note that TTU is emerging as a dynamic destination for architecture, having attracted talented and experienced professors. I would think the a BS from TTU + an MArch from TTU, TAMU or any other architecture program would be a good combination, but you’ll have to evaluate the costs.
Both UH and Rice offer a BArch degree and both are very well regarded programs.
If you’re planning to go to A&M anyway, UTSA is a good pick. There’s actually a lot of school spirit over there and the campus is really friendly. Plus all the buildings are close together, so you don’t have to take shuttles everywhere or hike for miles between classes.
If you want to save money then go to community college, get a good GPA and transfer to TAMU or UT, don’t bother with TTU or UTSA. If you prefer 4 year college than San Antonio is better than Lubbock.