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The salary of an architect can be quite generous the longer you stay in the industry.
The starting/lowest salary is around $47,480.
while midlevel architects level around $78,470.
And the most veteran architects can bring in a comfy $134,610.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm#tab-5

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Growth in the industry is expected to grow by 4% which is a slower growth than expected.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm#tab-6

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Your benefits will vary by firm but some of the main benefits that will be there are...
a 401k.
Paid time off.
Income protection.
And other perks that make life as an architect easier (such as discounts on materials and programs.)
Source: https://www.theinterngroup.com/our-blog/benefits-career-in-architecture/

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The education required to be an architect is a long and tedious path, requiring a bachelors of architecture which is a five year program whereas, most others are only four. In tandem with the bachelors AT LEAST three years of an internship at a architectural firm to qualify for the test to become licensed.
Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/architects.htm#tab-4

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Architects use a lot of programs, to name a few that are in mainstream use.
Sketchup for the experimental phase of designing.
Revit and Autocad for drafting/designing.
and 3ds max and Lumion for rendering you finished product.
Below is a rendering of a refugee house I designed from scratch using Lumion.
Sources: https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&surl=1&q=architecture+software&oq=architecture+software&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.6591j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 and me as a studying architect.

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Being an architect. What's it like? | 'A Choice to Make' - Short Film

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How can I become a contributing member of society?
By using my skills to further the advancement of my city and its structures.

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Where do I learn the skills needed to be successful in a career?
At one of the many architecture renowned colleges around the world.

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How does one gather credible information?
By using credible and professionally verified sources.

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Floor plan of my refugee house.

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Final_ Technical Drawings (Jun 5, 2018 1_54_02 PM)

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Elevations of my YMCA

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Elevations of my refugee house.

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Final_ Technical Drawings (Jun 5, 2018 1_52_37 PM)

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Floor plan of a YMCA I designed.