NAAB Accreditation Information
Texas A&M University & Architecture Program Accreditations: SACSCOC & NAAB. Learn about our accredited Master of Architecture program & reaffirmation details.
Accreditation Information
University Accreditation: Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Texas A&M University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website. See the 2023-2032 reaffirmation letter from SACSCOC here.
Program Accreditation: In the United States, most registration boards require a degree from an accredited professional degree program as a prerequisite for licensure. The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), which is the sole agency authorized to accredit professional degree programs in architecture offered by institutions with U.S. regional accreditation, recognizes three types of degrees: the Bachelor of Architecture, the Master of Architecture, and the Doctor of Architecture. A program may be granted an eight-year term, an eight-year term with conditions, or a three-year term of initial accreditation, depending on the extent of its conformance with established education standards.
Doctor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs may require a non-accredited undergraduate degree in architecture for admission. However, the non-accredited degree is not, by itself, recognized as an accredited degree.
The Texas A&M University Department of Architecture offers the following NAAB-accredited degree program(s):
- Master of Architecture (pre-professional degree + 55 graduate credits)
The NAAB Accreditation visit occurred 27-29 March 2023. On December 4, 2023 we received the NAAB Decision on Continuing Accreditation of the Master of Architecture program. Based upon the review of the program, we received an 8-year term of continuing Accreditation. Our next NAAB Accreditation is scheduled for 2031.
Next accreditation visit for all programs: 2031
Architecture Programs and Annual Reports
About the Texas A&M Architecture Programs
- Texas A&M University M.Arch Special Report 2025
- TAMU Plan to Correct 2025
- TAMU Plan to Correct 2024
- Texas A&M University NAAB Special Report (2024-06-30)
- TAMU VTR 2023 M.Arch
- AR Decision Letter Texas A&M MArch 2023
- TAMU (M.Arch.) 2023 DecLet
- 2023 Texas A&M M. Arch Program Visiting Team Report
- 2023 NAAB Accreditation Visiting Team Report for Department of Architecture at Texas A&M University (PDF)
- TAMU NAAB APR 2022
- 2022 Texas A&M Architecture Program Report (PDF)
Information on Career Development
Public Access to APRs and VTRs
- TAMU Reaffirmation letter
- 2023 Master of Architecture Annual Report
- The Architecture Program Report (APR) and Visiting Team Report (VTR) from the previous accrediting visit may be found on reserve in the Department of Architecture and on this page.
NCARB Pass Rates and ARE Pass Rates
- National Council of Architectural Boards
- Architect Registration Exam 5.0
- Architect Registration Exam 4.0 by School
- The most recent data on Architecture Registration Exam (ARE) pass rates for graduates of the M. Arch Program may be found on reserve in the Department of Architecture.
Continuing Accreditation
- 5-year Interim Progress Report (IPR)
- The Annual Program Reports submitted since the last team visit (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- NAAB response to any Plan to Correct and NAAB Response to the program Annual reports since the last team visit (PDF) 2014
Other Costs
The Department of Architecture is committed to providing students with a clear understanding of the financial investment required to earn a professional degree. In accordance with National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) standards, the following information outlines the estimated costs associated with our accredited programs.
Estimated Course of Study Costs
These figures represent an initial estimate for students completing the full course of study. Please note that actual costs may vary based on elective choices, residency status and individual spending habits
| Category | Cost Estimate |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $653.00 |
| Housing & Food | $6,845.00 |
| Loan Fees | $79.00 |
| Travel | $1,067.00 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,558.00 |
General Disclosure
Notice to students pursuing programs that may lead to a professional license or certification required for employment.
The following programs may lead to a professional license or certification that is required for employment. Professional licensure/certification requirements vary from state to state, which may affect a student’s ability to apply for a professional license/certification upon the completion of the program. The U.S. Department of Education regulation, 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), requires an institution to disclose whether the program will fulfill educational requirements for licensure or certification for each state. The administrative departments that offer the programs have made the following determination regarding their curriculum.
| Program | Meets | Does not meet | A determination has not been made |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Architecture | AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, NO, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY, DC, PR, VI, CNMI, GU | AS, MH, FM, PW |
Please note that American Samoa, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau (represented by the abbreviations AS, MH, FM, and PW) are not incorporated territories and do not have any licensing or certification educational requirements for the practice of Architecture. We recommend students contact the appropriate state licensing agency in their state or the state where they intend to work to seek the most up-to-date information about state licensure/certification requirements before beginning the program.
Pertinent information related to the importance of licensure in architecture can be found at via NCARB website.
Additional information for architectural licensure by state and territory can be found at NCARB.
Browse the Texas A&M Master for Architecture Requirements.