Master of Architecture
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Take on the challenges of contemporary urban design. Gain the skills you need to promote the research of critical issues in urban architecture and have a lasting impact on your community.
Transform Your Future with a Master of Architecture
The graduate program in Architecture at Morgan is one of only two professional architecture programs in Maryland, and is the only program in Baltimore. As one of the few accredited programs nationwide, we will help you realize your potential in the architecture profession.
Jump-start your career with interdisciplinary learning, hands-on experiences, and a supportive community. Do not just chase your dreams—achieve them.
Take 25 core courses and then choose from diverse electives
Pursue one program track that includes coursework + a master's project.
Study on campus with flexible late-afternoon and evening classes
Complete your degree in as little as 36 months
Why Morgan?
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The Graduate Program in Architecture at Morgan State University is one of only two professional architecture programs in Maryland and is the only such program in Baltimore.
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$1 billion
We are a major economic engine, producing $1 billion in annual economic impact statewide. Our faculty and high-caliber graduates enrich the community.
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55K
Over 55,000 Morgan alumni make up a passionate network that spans the United States and beyond. Our graduates become leaders in their communities, their careers, and the world.
Advance in Your Professional Career
There is growing demand for architects—especially those whose design sensibilities focus on sustainability. Whether you are aiming to enter the field or already have relevant work experience, the Master of Architecture (MArch) will bring you closer to your future endeavors. At Morgan State University, we will prepare you for academic and professional pathways full of growth and opportunity that will enable you to make a real difference. Join the innovative architectural designers solving critical issues in urban architecture.
Learn In-Demand Skills
Learn how to incorporate emerging techniques into the design of buildings and communities. Refine your architectural skills needed to address the critical issues in urban architecture.
Get ready to gain the most in-demand skills for future-focused architects with an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines analysis, design thinking, and technical development.
Architectural design
Architectural technology
Information modeling for building
Construction cost estimation and analysis
Construction management
Environmental design
Digital rendering and parametric design
Urban design
Secure Your Ideal Career
Once you graduate, you will be on a proven path to a successful career. Pursue a career where you will make a lasting impact on the community. Discover a few of the many job titles and careers for architectural design professionals.
Architect
Construction Manager
Industrial Designer
Landscape Architect
Urban Planner
Restoration Architect
Research Architect
Structural Engineer
Teacher/Professor
Pursue Hands-On Research and Internships
Find the competitive edge you have been seeking. Maximize your potential with real-world experiences outside the classroom, including career-oriented internships, advanced research or thesis projects, and networking events in the Baltimore-Washington metropolis. Make connections in the community. Collaborate with our award-winning faculty. Here, you have every opportunity you need to thrive.
The World Is Your Classroom
Study, intern, or volunteer abroad and broaden your horizons. Choose from over 30 international partnerships with institutions in Brazil, China, Ghana, Tanzania, Botswana, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Contribute to Our Legacy of Excellence
At Morgan, student success is our top priority. Our goal is to provide an exceptional learning environment in which your academic, intellectual, and personal growth excel far beyond your expectations and long after graduation. We have a strong history of guiding students toward success no matter what the challenge. We are confident you will become part of our legacy of excellence. Challenge yourself to accomplish the unimaginable, just as alumni like Andre Johnson '99 have. He received the 2021 Design Vanguard Award from Architecture Record and was recognized as an exceptional emerging architect.
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Financial Support Makes Things Possible
Choosing the right program is a big decision—and we are here to help you navigate the options available for funding your education. Whether you are an in-state, out-of-state, or international student, you may be eligible for Graduate Funding. We also offer two types of Graduate Assistantships: Teaching Assistantships (TAs) and Research Assistantships (RAs). Both provide special learning opportunities in exchange for a stipend/salary and Tuition Award. In addition, by simply filing your FAFSA each year, you’ll be able to participate in Federal Loan Plus and Federal Direct Loan Programs. With proper planning, going back to graduate school is more than possible. We are committed to breaking barriers and opening doors for all future students. Contact us to learn more about affordability at Morgan’s School of Graduate Studies.
Graduate Fellowships and federal Title III Graduate Fellowships provide a stipend and Tuition Award
Teaching Assistantships offer you the chance to teach and assist with undergraduate courses
Research Assistantships give you research experience with faculty-led or external projects
Federal Direct Loan Programs include the Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized Loans
Additional Grants and Scholarships from external sources award free money—so apply early
Discover the Master of Architecture
Find meaningful success—both personally and professionally—with the On-Campus Master of Architecture. If you are ready to learn valuable skills for a more rewarding career, why wait? Request more information today and we will reach out to you with all the details.