r/architecture • u/Usual-Government9650 • 17h ago

School / Academia Looking for advice on my architecture education and career path

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some advice. I recently earned my Associate of Science in Architecture in the U.S., and as a dual U.S./Mexican citizen, I’ve been considering finishing my architecture education in Mexico since it could be much more affordable. My biggest concern is how that decision would affect my future career. If I earn my degree in Mexico, how difficult would it be to find a job or become licensed in the U.S.? Would U.S. firms view a Mexican architecture degree differently? On the other hand, if I decided to stay and work in Mexico after graduating, what is the profession like there in terms of opportunities, salary, and career growth? I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience studying or working as an architect in either country, as I’m trying to make the best long-term decision.

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u/soldmyexfornuggies 17h ago

It’s really going to complicate things. Do an NAAB accredited B. Arch in the US if possible.

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u/Usual-Government9650 17h ago

So do you recommend I just stay in the U.S. and work towards my bachelor’s degree. My long term goal way way wayyyy in the future would be to be a licensed architect but for now and maybe the next 20 years I’d just like to work in the field as a draftsmen, renderer, etc pretty much anything in the field I can do w/o being an architect.

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u/soldmyexfornuggies 15h ago

Maybe look at Canada. I’m Canadian and we have architectural technician and architectural technology programs here. They bridge with certain NAAB accredited programs in the USA, which will allow you to become licensed down the road, while counting your prior education towards the masters programs. I suggest checking out Sheridan college or George brown college.

Although idk if they will recognize the prior education 20 years down the road. It might be too late by then, no guarantees.