For some of our undergraduate students, the next step after graduation is continuing their education. How do you decide between starting your career or continuing your education? We have seen countless alumni have success on both pathways! We outline some considerations for your decision below, as well as some tips for finding the right graduate program.
If you have questions about continuing your education from a career perspective, please schedule an appointment with the Career & Professional Development team. Specific questions about enrollment in our Taubman College graduate programs should be directed to the Taubman College Admissions team.
Graduate Schools of Interest
Some programs ask us to share information about their graduate programs with Taubman College students – please see the second tab of the Graduate School Comparison sheet for more information. (You can also watch for “Graduate School Information Sessions” in the events area of the Taubman College Career Network to find info sessions for external programs, or the “Taubman College Events” google calendar for Taubman College graduate programs.)
Recent graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Architecture program have gone on to graduate programs at the following institutions:
- Columbia University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Northwestern University
- Princeton University
- Rhode Island School of Design
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Southern California
- Yale University
Making Your Decision
Much like the job or internship search, we recommend doing research on schools and academic programs of interest. Our Sample Comparison Spreadsheet, accessible through Google Drive using your U-M credentials, can be adapted for the graduate school search and may prove useful for comparing programs. Some additional tips:
- Explore offerings at schools of interest. Consider joining mailing lists, attend information sessions, or schedule a visit to campus.
- Review program structure. Understand how long will it take to complete the program, consider if the curriculum include an internship or experiential learning component.
- Career Options. Does the school outline career outcomes for their graduates? Can you find alumni of Taubman who have attended this school and can discuss their experience? What job titles are available to people who pursue the degree pathway you are interested in?
- Evaluate by location. Is the school you are considering in a location where you would like to live and work in the long-term?
- Identify costs. What is the cost to apply? What are the expected living costs in this location? What is the cost of tuition?