NBTN 2017 | NCARB - National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

NCARB by the Numbers

Welcome to the 2017 NCARB by the Numbers

Explore key insights into architectural education, the path to licensure, and diversity in the profession.

State of Licensure

While the number of architects holds steady, practitioners are looking to get licensed in multiple states.
Education

Candidates with degrees from NAAB-accredited programs progress toward licensure with greater success.
Experience

A record number of licensure candidates completed the AXP—and in less time than ever before.
Examination

Although exam candidates are testing more often, the number of ARE completions dropped slightly.
Time To Licensure

The time it takes to earn a license has gradually decreased, and the average age of licensure continues to drop.
Demographics

Licensure candidates and new architects are more diverse than ever before.
Inside NCARB

NCARB’s community continues to grow, with more than 42,000 NCARB certified architects.
Jurisdictions by the Numbers

Explore how candidates across the United States progress along the path to licensure.

Press Release

Gender, racial, and ethnic diversity is on the rise among emerging professionals and new architects.

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Survey of Registration Boards

Every year, NCARB collects data on the number of U.S. architects from the 54 Member Boards.

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For the Media

Visit our Media Center for the latest press releases, downloadable graphics, and contact information.

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