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College can provide great opportunities, however, it isn't a decision to take lightly. Future job prospects and cost benefit of a degree and major should be considered before taking out large amounts of debt to pursue a degree. Consider taking an internship first or talking with a career counselor about both the likelihood of a securing a job in your chosen field and a realistic expectation of income. There are many careers out there that don't require a degree, and not all degrees are worth the... Read More time and cost commitment.

The online Master's of Architecture Program definitely stands alone from other programs. Through the process of trial and error along with input from high quality students and staff, this program keeps improving year after year to meet to needs of online students. The teachers I've interacted with have pushed students to do their best and work hard, all while understanding the online environment and providing many different means and method for an interactive and stimulating learning environment.... Read More They offer laptops to be checked out for students that need them. They are always updating their online systems to keep things smooth running and easy for the users. And finally, there is always someone there to help you out with any questions/concerns students might have. I truly cannot say enough positive things about the LTU online program.

I feel that Lawrence Tech definitely prepares students in the field of architecture, but that is as far as it goes. They do little, to nothing, to help students find jobs in the profession upon graduation. The school is incredibly expensive (typical for a private university) and we are given very little information on financial aid possibilities/scholarships. It is a 'technological' university but everything is outdated. The only pro's a really have about the school are the fact that I received my... Read More Bachelor's & Master's degrees from there...and the fact that it's only 15 minutes away from my home. Aside from that, I will be paying my loans back until the day I die. I got a job in an intern getting paid a whopping $12/hour!