7 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 2017

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1 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17

2 Table of Contents Welcome to the 17 NCARB by the Numbers... 3 State of Licensure... 7 Education Experience Examination Timeline to Licensure Demographics... 7 Inside NCARB Jurisdictions by the Numbers About This Report About NCARB Glossary

3 3 Welcome to the 17 NCARB by the Numbers Every year, the profession turns to NCARB by the Numbers for exclusive insight about the path to licensure. More recently, we have been able to shine a light on equally intriguing, and sometimes controversial, topics including the value of accredited programs, improving diversity among practitioners, and shortening the timeline to licensure. With guidance from the 5 Member Boards, NCARB has implemented program changes that impact each of these issues. By streamlining, updating, and aligning both the Architectural Experience Program ( ) and Architect Registration Examination (ARE ), NCARB has opened doors to a new pool of candidates while maintaining the rigor needed to protect the public s health, safety, and welfare. While the number of candidates working toward licensure held steady, the current pool is more diverse than ever before. In 1, almost half of new participants were women and percent identified as a racial or ethnic minority. Moving along the pipeline, 3 percent of newly licensed architects were women and 15 percent identified as a minority. While we still have a way to go, these improvements indicate growing diversity among future generations of architects. Another major finding is that the time it takes to earn a license continues to drop especially as candidates increasingly overlap their education, experience, and examination. On average, it now takes 1 and a half years to become an architect from the time a student enrolls in school to the moment they receive a license. A closer look reveals that earning a degree accounts for roughly half of this timeframe, while completing the and ARE takes just under six years. The time to licensure is even shorter for candidates who attended a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). There s much to explore and celebrate in this year s edition. I hope you enjoy reading the 17 NCARB by the Numbers as much as we enjoyed creating it. Michael J. Armstrong Chief Executive Officer National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

4 State of Licensure In 1, the number of U.S. architects held steady, with nearly 11, practitioners across 5 jurisdictions. However, two key trends reveal there s a continued demand for architectural licenses: Architects now hold more than 1, reciprocal (out-of-state) licenses a sign that practitioners are looking to expand their careers across borders. The pool of licensure candidates also remained healthy, with more than 1, professionals reporting experience and/or taking the licensing exam. While NCARB acknowledges there are a variety of factors that contribute to the state of licensure, these insights point to a bright future.

5 5 % CHANGE architects in the United States reciprocal licenses +3% CHANGE 1,1 7,985 1, reporting hours reporting hours & testing testing licensure candidates % CHANGE

6 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Number of U.S. Architects Holds Steady There are 19,78 architects in the United States, according to the 1 Survey of Architectural Registration Boards. This represents a minimal drop from the previous year (roughly. percent). Each year, NCARB collects this data from its 5 Member Boards, which include the 5 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The survey also reveals that architects increasingly hold licenses in multiple states. In fact, U.S. architects now have 1,55 reciprocal (out-of-state) licenses, a 3 percent increase from 15. 1K 11K 1K 19,78 LICENSED ARCHITECTS % Licensed Architects 9K 8K 7K K Year

7 7 Candidates Testing/Reporting Hours 5K K 35K 3K 5K K 15K 1K 5K Pool of Licensure Candidates Remains Strong In 1, the number of professionals working toward licensure matched last year s peak, with more than 1, candidates either taking the ARE and/or reporting hours. Of this pool, nearly 8, licensure candidates took at least one exam while reporting experience hours a 3 percent increase from 15. Currently, 5 of the 5 licensing boards allow an overlap between gaining experience and examination. Note: Historical data can shift because licensure candidates can backdate experience up to five years Year ,3 CANDIDATES TESTING/ REPORTING HOURS % Testing Testing and Submitted Experience Submitted Experience JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION STATE OF

8 8 Education For most licensure candidates, the first step to becoming an architect is enrolling in a program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NAAB data reveals that while the pool of new enrollments during the 15-1 school year grew by percent, the number of graduates declined by 5 percent. However, overall enrollments increased slightly for the first time since 1. Awareness of the licensure process is also increasing among students. NCARB s data shows that almost half of newly licensed architects started the path to licensure while in school. Plus, licensure candidates with a degree from an accredited program progress toward licensure more efficiently and with greater success.

9 9,5 +1% CHANGE 58% Bachelor of Architecture % Master of Architecture 1% less than Doctor of Architecture students were enrolled in NAAB-accredited programs new students +% CHANGE graduates -5% CHANGE graduates were women On average, graduates from accredited programs: finished the ARE achieved higher ARE pass rates months sooner

10 1 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 More Architecture Students Enroll in Accredited Programs In 1, over 7,3 new students enrolled in a NAAB-accredited program a percent increase from the previous school year. Of those new students, 51 percent are enrolled in Bachelor of Architecture programs, 9 percent in Master of Architecture programs, and less than 1 percent in Doctor of Architecture degree programs. Note: This data is provided to NAAB by accredited programs and was published in the 1 NAAB Report on Accreditation in Architecture, available at Students enrolled in non-accredited architecture programs are not represented. 1K New Students 8K K K 7,38 NEW STUDENTS +% K Year

11 11 Overall Enrollment Grows Slightly Total Enrollment 3K 5K K 15K 1K 5K More than, students were enrolled in a NAAB-accredited program last year, a 1 percent growth from the 1-15 school year. This also marks the first year since 1 that overall enrollment has grown. Of those students, 58 percent are enrolled in Bachelor of Architecture programs, percent in Master of Architecture programs, and less than 1 percent in Doctor of Architecture degree programs. Note: This data is provided to NAAB by accredited programs and was published in the 1 NAAB Report on Accreditation in Architecture, available at Students enrolled in non-accredited architecture programs are not represented Year ,5 STUDENTS ENROLLED +1% JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

12 1 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Number of Graduates From Accredited Programs Drop In 1,, degrees were awarded by NAAB-accredited programs a 5 percent drop from the previous year, but on par with the eight-year average. Of those graduates, 57 percent were male and 3 percent were female, which remains unchanged from the 1-15 school year. Regarding race and ethnicity, 9 percent of graduates identified as white, 1 percent as Hispanic/Latino, 1 percent as Asian, and percent as Black/African American. Note: This data is provided to NAAB by accredited programs and was published in the 1 NAAB Report on Accreditation in Architecture, available at Students enrolled in non-accredited architecture programs are not represented. 8K 7K K 5K, GRADUATES -5% Graduates K 3K K 1K Year

13 13 Percent of New Architects 1% 75% 5% 5% % More Newly Licensed Architects Start NCARB Record in School Creating an account with NCARB, known as an NCARB Record, is one of the first steps on the path to licensure. Of the architects who earned an initial license in 1, percent started their NCARB Record as students, the highest proportion to date Year % STARTED RECORD AS A STUDENT PERCENTAGE POINTS Not Students at Start of Record Students at Start of Record JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

14 1 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Most Licensure Candidates Attend NAAB-Accredited Programs Of the licensure candidates who completed the in 1, 8 percent held a degree from a NAAB-accredited program. While this proportion remains unchanged from the previous year, the decade-long trend confirms that earning a degree from an accredited program remains the preferred path. Note: Historical data can shift because licensure candidates can backdate experience up to five years. Percent of NCARB Record Holders 1% 9% 8% 7% % 5% % 3% 8% FROM A NAAB-ACCREDITED PROGRAM PERCENTAGE POINTS % 1% Non-Accredited % NAAB-Accredited Year

15 15 Years to Complete ARE Time to Complete the ARE Influenced by Degree Type In 1, exam candidates who graduated from a NAAB-accredited program finished the ARE in two years about five months sooner than candidates from non-accredited programs. Historically, graduates from accredited programs often complete the exam several months sooner, although the difference between these two groups grew closer in Year NON-ACCREDITED NAAB-ACCREDITED Non-Accredited NAAB-Accredited JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

16 1 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Graduates From Accredited Programs Have Higher ARE Success Rates ARE candidates who graduated from a NAAB-accredited program achieved a higher exam success rate (the average pass rate across all divisions). In 1, graduates from accredited programs had a percent success rate, compared to 57 percent for graduates from nonaccredited programs. While success rates for all graduates dropped slightly from 15 (see ARE Success Rates Impacted by New Exam), candidates from accredited programs have consistently outperformed their peers by 7 to 9 percentage points. 1% 9% 8% 7% % NAAB-ACCREDITED Success Rate % 5% % 3% 57% NON-ACCREDITED % 1% Non-Accredited % NAAB-Accredited Year of ARE Completion

17 17 Pass Rate 1% 9% 8% 7% % 5% % 3% % 1% % Graduates From Accredited Programs Have Higher ARE Division Pass Rates In 1, candidates with degrees from NAAB-accredited programs outperformed their peers across all ARE divisions. The difference in pass rates was greatest in Building Systems, with graduates from accredited programs outperforming graduates from non-accredited programs by 1 percentage points. Construction Documents & Services had the smallest difference, with graduates from accredited programs generally performing 3 percentage points better than their peers. Construction Documents & Services Programming, Planning & Practice Site Planning & Design Building Design & Construction Systems Structural Systems Building Systems Schematic Design Non-Accredited NAAB-Accredited JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

18 18 Experience Last year, a record number of licensure candidates completed the Architectural Experience Program ( ), formally named the Intern Development Program (IDP). Candidates are also finishing the program in less time than ever before. Several changes have contributed to this shift, namely a reduction in required hours and the re-alignment of experience areas. By refocusing these areas to mirror the phases of an architecture project, candidates and their supervisors have been able to approach the and the path to licensure with greater flexibility.

19 19 9,199 CHANGE licensure candidates reported experience 5 -%. average age a candidate starts the average time it takes to finish the program +3% CHANGE candidates completed the, 9% completed the in June 1 after program update

20 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Reach All-Time High More than 8,1 licensure candidates completed the in 1 the highest number on record. Three key updates contributed to this growth, including: enabling candidates to log experience beyond eight months (July 1); reducing the number of required hours from 5, to 3,7 (July 15); and re-aligning the program s 17 experience areas into six (June 1). In fact, about, licensure candidates completed the program in June 1 with the latest update. Note: Historical data can shift because licensure candidates can backdate experience up to five years. For example, if someone today submitted a final experience report from 15, their completion date would be 15. 1k Number of 8k k k 8,153 COMPLETIONS +3% k Year

21 1 Licensure Candidates Complete the Sooner In 1, the average licensure candidate completed the in just over four years. This shift is likely tied to recent program updates, particularly a reduction in required hours (see Reach All-Time High). The 1 re-alignment of experience areas, however, did not significantly alter the time it takes to complete the. EDUCATION Years to Complete Year % JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE

22 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Age at Completion Stays Consistent On average, licensure candidates who completed the in 1 were 5 when they started the program and 3 when they finished. While the ages candidates start and complete the have remained consistent over the past few years, these two points are growing closer. For comparison, 1 saw a 5-year difference, while 13 was AGE AT COMPLETION 9 8 Age AGE AT START Year

23 3 Percent of Licensure Candidates 1% 9% 8% 7% % 5% % 3% % 1% % More Candidates Complete the ARE Before Of the licensure candidates who completed the and ARE in 1, 8 percent finished the exam before their experience the largest percentage to date. Not surprisingly, this proportion has grown over time, particularly as the path to licensure becomes more flexible (see Record Number of Candidates Overlap the ARE and ). The jump in 9 is likely tied to the launch of ARE., as candidates testing in 3.1 hurried to complete the exam; and a similar spike occurred in 15 before the transition from ARE. to 5.. The dip in 1 is the result of IDP. launching and a reorganization of required hours Year % OF CANDIDATES COMPLETE ARE BEFORE +1% EDUCATION JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE

24 Examination In 1, the number of candidates combining the Architect Registration Examination (ARE ) and reached an all-time high, and the average candidate took just over two years to pass the exam. Candidates are also testing more often, although the number of ARE completions dropped slightly from the previous year. In part, this is tied to a small dip in pass rates, and consequently, a growing demand for retakes. Not surprisingly, several of these trends are driven by the November 1 launch of ARE 5.. Throughout 15 and 1, many candidates decided to finish in ARE., while others chose to test strategically by taking a combination of both versions.

25 5 Q A +8%,331-3% CHANGE CHANGE candidates tested in 1 candidates completed the ARE 1,51 ARE. ARE 5. candidates transitioned to ARE 5. in OUT OF candidates take the ARE while completing the average time it takes to finish the exam average age a candidate starts testing

26 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 ARE Dip Slightly Over,3 candidates completed the ARE in 1 a slight drop from the previous year, but still the second-highest on record. This year-on-year dip is likely caused by candidates waiting for the November 1 launch of ARE 5., as many testing in ARE. chose to take a combination of both versions. By taking key divisions in. and 5., candidates can complete the exam in as few as five tests. In fact, 1,33 candidates had already transitioned from. to 5. by the end of December. Note: This data only includes ARE. completions. Number of ARE 5k.5k k 3.5k 3k.5k k 1.5k,331 ARE COMPLETIONS -3% 1k.5k Year

27 7 Time to Complete the ARE Remains Steady The average candidate took.1 years to complete the ARE in 1. While this timeframe remains unchanged from 15, candidates overall are passing the exam and getting licensed sooner (see Time to Licensure Continues to Improve). The drop in 15 is likely tied to NCARB s new retake policy, which went into effect October 1. Before then, candidates had to wait six months to retake a failed division. Now they can retake an exam in as few as days and up to three times a year. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE 3. Years to Complete ARE Year % JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION

28 8 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Schematic Design Division Has Highest Pass Rate Among ARE. divisions, Schematic Design (SD) had the highest pass rate of 78 percent, and Construction Documents & Services (CDS) had the lowest pass rate of 5 percent. This marks the fifth year in a row that SD held the highest pass rate. For comparison, the average success rate across all seven divisions was percent. 1% 9% ARE. Pass Rate by Division 8% 7% % 5% % 3% 5% 5% 5% % 5% % 78% % 1% % Construction Documents & Services Programming, Planning & Practice Site Planning & Design Building Design & Construction Systems Structural Systems Building Systems Schematic Design

29 9 ARE Division Pass Rates Drop Generally, pass rates dipped slightly in 1 particularly among two key divisions: Construction Documents & Services (CDS) and Programming Planning & Practice (PPP). By combining specific ARE 5. divisions with CDS and PPP, candidates can complete the exam in as few as five tests. The recent drop in pass rates for these divisions is likely the result of more candidates hurrying to complete these key divisions in ARE. before the exam retires in June 18. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE 1% ARE. Pass Rate 9% 8% 7% % 5% % 3% % 1% % Year Construction Documents & Services Programming, Planning & Practice Site Planning & Design Building Design & Construction Systems Structural Systems Building Systems JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION Schematic Design

30 3 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 ARE Success Rates Impacted by New Exam ARE. success rates dipped 3 percentage points between 15 and 1, which is likely tied to the November 1 launch of ARE 5.. Historical trends show that ARE success rates typically drop around the launch of a new exam, as candidates hurry to finish testing in the current version. When ARE. debuted in 8, ARE 3.1 success rates dipped about 5 percentage points. That same year,. success rates started around 55 percent, gradually climbing to the upper-sixties by 1. 1% 9% 8% ARE. LAUNCH ARE 3.1 RETIRED Average Success Rate 7% % 5% % 3% SUCCESS RATE -3 PERCENTAGE POINTS % 1% ARE 3.1 % ARE. Year

31 31 Number of ARE. Divisions 55k 5k 5k k 35k 3k 5k k 15k 1k 5k Candidates Test More Frequently For the fourth consecutive year, the number of ARE divisions taken by candidates increased. In 1, more than 5, divisions were administered, representing a 3 percent bump from 15. This growth is likely tied to the November 1 launch of ARE 5., as candidates seek to complete the exam in ARE. or a combination of both versions. Retakes represent a significant portion of this growth, as nearly 17,5 retakes were administered in 1 a 9 percent increase from the previous year. This growing demand is likely tied to NCARB s updated retake policy, which enables candidates to retake a division in as few as days and up to three times a year Year ,1 DIVISIONS +3% 17,5 DIVISION RETAKES +9% Retake First Attempt EXPERIENCE EDUCATION JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION

32 3 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Record Number of Candidates Overlap the ARE and Of the licensure candidates who completed the ARE in 1, 7 percent took at least one exam while completing their experience the largest percentage to date. As the path to licensure becomes more flexible, this upward trend will likely continue. Currently, 5 of the 5 licensing boards allow an overlap between gaining experience and examination. 1% 9% Percent of Licensure Candidates 8% 7% % 5% % 3% 7% OF CANDIDATES COMBINE ARE AND +5 PERCENTAGE POINTS % 1% % Year

33 33 ARE Success Rates Highest While Completing Candidates who take the ARE within a two-year window before completing the tend to have the highest success rates. This could be driven by an overlap in subject matter, as both programs address the knowledge and skills required to practice independently. Plus, candidates invested in wrapping up the may be more focused on completing the path to licensure. Note: This data represents licensure candidates who completed the between 1 and 1. EDUCATION EXPERIENCE 1% ARE Success Rate 9% 8% 7% % 5% % 3% % 1% % % -3 71% 5% - -1 Years Before Completion 7% 9% 5% % 1 Years After Completion 59% 3 JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION

34 3 Timeline to Licensure Over the past several years, NCARB has worked with licensing boards and architect volunteers to streamline its programs and provide greater flexibility without compromising rigor or core purpose. Plus, newly licensed architects are increasingly overlapping the and ARE. As a result, the time it takes to earn a license has gradually decreased and the average age of licensure continues to drop. As the components of licensure become more intertwined, this positive trend will likely continue, especially once the inaugural class of Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) students graduate. Spearheaded by NCARB, the two-year-old initiative encourages accredited programs to incorporate professional experience, as well as the opportunity to take the ARE, into curricula.

35 3 Of the architects who earned a license in 1: EDU average age at licensure average time to earn a license ARE.1 9. MONTHS sooner than in 15

36 3 3 NCARB BY NCARB THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS JUNE 1 17 Time to Licensure Continues to Improve On average, becoming an architect now takes 1 and a half years from the time a student enrolls in school to the moment they receive a license. This marks the eighth year in a row that the timeline to licensure has improved, with architects earning a license 9. months sooner than in 15. Over the past decade, updates to both the and ARE have contributed to this shift, enabling candidates to navigate the path to licensure in a way that fits their lifestyle. For example, candidates now report 3,7 hours across six practice areas (see Reach All- Time High), and they can retake a failed exam in just days (see Time to Complete the ARE Remains Steady). Years to Licensure % Year

37 37 37 New Architects Increasingly Overlap and ARE A breakdown of the average path to licensure reveals overlaps among education, experience, and examination leading to a decrease in the overall time it takes to earn a license. Among architects who received an initial license in 1, earning a degree typically took six years, while completing the and ARE took just under six years. For comparison, architects licensed in 15 took just under seven years to complete the and ARE. The delay between passing the ARE and earning a license is the result of several factors. Some jurisdictions have additional requirements such as a supplemental exam, interview, or a minimum employment duration. Note: This data represents architects who earned a license in 1. Education 5.9 Licensure 1.5 Years.7 ARE.1 JURISDICTIONS INSIDE INSIDE NCARB NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EDUCATION EDUCATION S.O.T.P. TO

38 38 38 NCARB BY NCARB THE NUMBERS BY THE NUMBERS JUNE 1 17 Age at Licensure Drops In 1, the average age of a newly licensed architect was 3, an eight-month drop from the previous year. This marks the eighth year in a row that this benchmark has improved, with architects earning a license.8 years sooner than a decade ago. Age % Year

39 39 39 Non-EE 18 Years Three Factors Shave Years Off Time to Licensure Several key factors influence a candidate s timeline to licensure: (1) the type of architecture degree they pursue; () how early they start reporting experience; and (3) whether they take the ARE before completing the (Early Eligibility). In 1, newly licensed architects who earned a degree from a NAAB-accredited program, reported experience before graduation, and took at least one exam while completing the earned a license in just under 11 years almost two years sooner than the average candidate. Note: NCARB recognizes there are a variety of factors that influence the timeline to licensure, including the time it takes to complete the ARE, as well as economic and personal circumstances. Non-Accredited 1 Licensees Accredited After Grad Before Grad After Grad Before Grad EE 15 Years Non-EE 17.7 Years EE 1. Years Non-EE 1.9 Years EE 11. Years Time to Licensure 1.7 years 18 years Non-EE 15.1 Years Early Eligibility (EE): The ability to take the ARE before completing the. Currently, 5 of the 5 licensing boards allow this overlap. EE 1.7 Years JURISDICTIONS INSIDE INSIDE NCARB NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE EDUCATION EDUCATION S.O.T.P. TO

40 Demographics Licensure candidates and new architects are more diverse than ever before. In 1, women accounted for 3 percent of newly licensed architects and percent of new ARE candidates. Racial and ethnic diversity is also improving, although at a slower pace. For comparison, 15 percent of new architects and 3 percent of new exam candidates identified as non-white. While several groups remain underrepresented within the profession, these trends point to growing diversity among licensure candidates, and eventually, future architects.

41 1 Women earned an initial license almost MONTHS Nearly in 5 new architects are women sooner than men % 3% of new participants identify as a racial or ethnic minority of new ARE candidates identify as a racial or ethnic minority Less than 1 in 5 new architects identify as a racial or ethnic minority

42 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Gender Equity Improves Along All Career Stages For the first time, gender equity improved along every career stage from starting an NCARB Record to earning an NCARB Certificate. In 1, women accounted for 7 percent of new participants and percent of new ARE candidates. While women remain underrepresented among practitioners, they now account for 3 percent of newly licensed architects, compared to 3 percent in 15. 1% 9% 8% 7% Percent by Gender % 5% % 3% 3% 7% % % 38% 3% 3% % 1% 19% % Women New Record Holders Start ARE Start ARE Initial Licensure New Certificate Holders All Certificate Holders

43 3 1% 9% 8% by Women Reach Record High Last year, women represented percent of completions the highest proportion on record. Several program changes, which were designed to remove unnecessary hurdles, may have contributed to this shift. These include a reduction in the s required hours and the re-alignment of experience areas (see Reach All-Time High). By refocusing these areas to mirror the phases of an architecture project, candidates of all backgrounds have been able to approach the with greater flexibility. EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE 7% Percent of % 5% % 3% % 1% % Year % PROPORTION OF COMPLETIONS BY WOMEN + PERCENTAGE POINTS Women TIMELINE JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS

44 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 ARE by Women on the Rise Women accounted for 38 percent of ARE completions in 1, a slight improvement from the previous year. Since completing the ARE is often the final step to licensure, this upward trend suggests gender equity will improve among future generations of architects. 1% 9% 8% Percent of ARE 7% % 5% % 3% % 1% 38% PROPORTION OF ARE COMPLETIONS BY WOMEN +1 PERCENTAGE POINT % Women Year

45 5 Women Earn Initial License Sooner On average, women earn an initial license almost 1 months sooner than their male peers. While the time to licensure has been declining for both genders, women have consistently completed the path in less time. EDUCATION Years to Earn Initial License Year Men Women EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE TIMELINE JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS

46 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Racial and Ethnic Diversity Improves Among Licensure Candidates In 1, racial and ethnic diversity improved slightly among licensure candidates. Most notably, percent of new participants and 3 percent of new exam candidates identified as non-white up three percentage points for both groups. However, diversity among newly licensed architects and NCARB Certificate holders remained the same. For comparison, 38 percent of the U.S. population identifies as either non-white or Hispanic, according to 15 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Note: NCARB uses the same categories for race and ethnicity as the U.S. Census Bureau. 1% 9% 8% 7% Percent % 5% % 3% White/Not Hispanic or Latino White, Hispanic or Latino Other/Not Hispanic or Latino Other, Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander/ Not Hispanic or Latino % 1% % New Record Holders Start ARE Start ARE Initial Licensure New Certificate Holders All Certificate Holders Black or African American/Not Hispanic or Latino Asian/Not Hispanic or Latino

47 Licensure candidates and NCARB Certificate holders are based around the world. Outside the United States, the majority of Record holders are based in Canada (9), the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (11), the Republic of Korea (99), and China (87) JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION Through mutual recognition arrangements, NCARB Certificate holders can pursue reciprocal licenses in Australia, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand. NCARB also offers the ARE at Prometric test centers in Canada, London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi. EXPERIENCE NCARB Customers Based Overseas EDUCATION 7

48 8 Inside NCARB NCARB s community continues to grow, with nearly 11, Record holders, more than, supervisors, and hundreds of volunteers. These volunteers, which include licensure candidates, architects, and educators, dedicate thousands of hours to serve on various committees and task forces from writing exam questions to evaluating experience requirements, and everything in between. The 5 U.S. licensing boards, also known as Member Boards, play a crucial role in advancing NCARB s programs and initiatives. Of the 8 members who serve on these boards, half are practicing architects, 17 are in related professions (such as engineering and landscape architecture), and 5 are members of the public.

49 9 1,3 active licensure candidates 111,885 +3% CHANGE NCARB Record holders 3 111,885 NCARB Record holders,38 certificate holders 5 average age of a licensure candidate 3,18 inactive licensure candidates average age of a Certificate holder, non-certified architects 1,3 3 active licensure candidates 3,18 inactive licensure candidates,38 Certificate holders 5non-certified, architects average age of a licensure candidate, supervisors 95 Volunteers average age of a certificate holder 8 Member Board Members

50 5 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Number of NCARB Certified Architects Reaches All-Time High In 1, more than, architects held an active NCARB Certificate the highest number on record and a percent increase from the previous year. This credential facilitates reciprocal licensure across the United States and enables U.S. architects to earn licenses in Australia, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand. Certified architects also have access to free continuing education opportunities through NCARB s Monograph Series. 5K Number of NCARB Certificate Holders 5K K 35K 3K,38 CERTIFICATE HOLDERS + % 5K K Year

51 51 NCARB s Community Continues to Grow In 1, nearly 11, professionals held an NCARB Record, a 3 percent growth from the previous year. Of those Record holders, 38 percent are architects with an NCARB Certificate, percent are architects without a Certificate, and 37 percent are candidates actively working toward licensure (see Pool of Licensure Candidates Remains Consistent). The remaining 1 percent are candidates who haven t taken a division of the ARE or reported hours in the last year. EDUCATION 3,18 Licensure Candidates Not Testing/Reporting Hours 1% 111,885 NCARB RECORD HOLDERS +3% 38%,38 NCARB Certificate Holders EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE TIMELINE DEMOGRAPHICS 1,3 Active Licensure Candidates 37% %, Non-Certified Architects JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB

52 5 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Number of New NCARB Records Dips Slightly Nearly 8,8 individuals started an NCARB Record in 1, a 1 percent drop from the previous year. Despite this marginal dip, the number of new Records in 1 remains on par with the 1-year average of 8,783. The spike in 9 was the result of a new policy that required licensure candidates to hold a Record. New Record Holders 15K 1K 13K 1K 11K 1K 9K 8K 7K K 5K K 3K K 1K 8,783 NEW RECORDS -1% Year

53 35% % women women NCARB Volunteers Member Boards 5% 7% men men Member Boards Members 95 NCARB Volunteers volunteers charges committees 8k committees volunteer hours 5 Member Boards 8k 3 3 multi-professional boards multi-professional boards architect 17 architect members 5 public public members members charges volunteer hours architect only boards architect only boards 8 Member Boards Members members from related professions members from related professions 53 JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

54 5 Jurisdictions The following section includes baseline comparisons for NCARB s 5 Member Boards, which include all 5 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Each page includes a 1 snapshot of the jurisdiction s completion rate, ARE divisional success rate, number of licenses, and completion time for the ARE and. For the first time, this section also highlights the top 1 jurisdictions with the highest. success rate.

55 1 National Averages 1 National Completion Averages Rate ARE. Divisional Success Rate 55 ARE ARE 8+7 Completion Rate 8% 8% Completion Rate Completion Rate Proportion of participants who completed the in 1 Proportion of participants who completed the in 1 Completion Timeline Completion Timeline.. Years Years.1.1 Years Years ARE Divisional Success Rate 5% 5% Success Rate Licensure Licensure,37 per Jurisdiction per Jurisdiction Success Rate % % 8 8

56 5 5 Jurisdictions Alabama Alaska Arizona... Arkansas... 1 California... Colorado... 3 Connecticut... Delaware... 5 District of Columbia... Florida... 7 Georgia... 8 Guam... 9 Hawaii... 7 Idaho Illinois... 7 Indiana Iowa...7 Kansas Kentucky... 7 Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts... 8 Michigan Minnesota... 8 Mississippi Missouri...8 Montana... 85

57 57 Nebraska... 8 Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico... 9 New York North Carolina... 9 North Dakota Ohio... 9 Oklahoma Oregon... 9 Pennsylvania South Carolina... 1 South Dakota Tennessee... 1 Texas U.S. Virgin Islands... 1 Utah Vermont... 1 Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Puerto Rico Rhode Island... 99

58 58 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Alabama 19 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 15% Completion Rate ARE. 1 Eligible Testers Divisions Taken 3 Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years. yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years 3+7 7%,778 Total National Averages: 5% % 3%

59 59 Alaska 5 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 9% Completion Rate ARE. Eligible Testers 79 Divisions Taken 7 71% Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years 5 yrs 1.7 yrs National Average:.1 years % Total National Averages: 5% % 1% JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE

60 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Arizona 35 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 7% Completion Rate ARE. 8 Eligible Testers 899 Divisions Taken 8 National Average: 59% Success Rate ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years. yrs.1 yrs National Average:.1 years %,7 Total National Averages: 5% % 35%

61 1 Arkansas 9 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 3% Completion Rate ARE. 117 Eligible Testers 17 Divisions Taken 1 National Average: % Success Rate EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years 5 yrs yrs National Average:.1 years 3+ % 1,3 Total National Averages: 5% % 3% JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE

62 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 California,5 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 1, National Average: 8% 7% Completion Rate ARE. 5,71 Eligible Testers 8,815 Divisions Taken 595 National Average: 57% Success Rate ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE. yrs.1 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 1,37 Total National Averages: 5% % 81%

63 3 Colorado 7 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 31% Completion Rate ARE. 8 Eligible Testers 1,38 Divisions Taken 13 8% Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE. yrs 1.8 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 7,38 Total 7% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

64 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Connecticut 3 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 5% Completion Rate ARE. 155 Eligible Testers 1 Divisions Taken 5 9% Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE 3.9 yrs.1 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years 3+7 7%,18 Total National Averages: 5% % 3%

65 5 Delaware ARE 3 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 8 COMPLETION TIMELINE +78 National Average:.1 years % Completion Rate National Average: 8% National Average:. years.7 yrs 5.7 yrs ARE. 13 Eligible Testers 3 Divisions Taken Completion % 1,588 Total National Averages: 5% % 77% Success Rate National Average: TOP 1 7% JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

66 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 District of Columbia 5 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 37% Completion Rate ARE. 73 Eligible Testers 1,5 Divisions Taken 97 3% Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years 5.1 yrs 1.9 yrs National Average:.1 years % 3,3 Total National Averages: 5% % %

67 7 Florida 1,8 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% % Completion Rate ARE. 1,7 Eligible Testers,1 Divisions Taken 18 National Average: 5% Success Rate EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE 3.7 yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years 5+8 8% 9,7 Total 5% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

68 8 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Georgia Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 5% Completion Rate ARE. 5 Eligible Testers 1,13 Divisions Taken 93 National Average: % Success Rate ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE yrs 1.8 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 5,78 Total National Averages: 5% % 3%

69 9 Guam Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours N/A +1 National Average: 8% N/A Completion Rate ARE. 11 Eligible Testers Divisions Taken N/A National Average: 3% Success Rate EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE N/A N/A National Average:.1 years National Average:. years 3+7 7% 11 Total 3% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

70 7 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Hawaii 157 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 38% Completion Rate ARE. 15 Eligible Testers 33 Divisions Taken National Average: 5% Success Rate ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE. yrs 1.9 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years %,38 Total National Averages: 5% % %

71 71 Idaho 98 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 3% Completion Rate ARE. 7 Eligible Testers 1 Divisions Taken 18 8% Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE 3. yrs 1. yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years 8+7 7% 1,753 Total 8% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

72 7 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Illinois 1,37 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 7% Completion Rate ARE. 1,5 Eligible Testers,3 Divisions Taken % Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE. yrs 1.9 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 9,39 Total National Averages: 5% % 1%

73 73 Indiana ARE 5 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 3 COMPLETION TIMELINE 1.7 yrs National Average:.1 years 17% Completion Rate National Average: 8% National Average:. years.8 yrs ARE. 1 Eligible Testers 3 Divisions Taken % 3,395 Total National Averages: 5% % 7% Success Rate National Average: TOP 1 3% JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

74 7 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Iowa ARE 1 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours COMPLETION TIMELINE 1.8 yrs +7 yrs National Average:.1 years % Completion Rate National Average: 8% National Average:. years ARE. 191 Eligible Testers 331 Divisions Taken %,83 Total National Averages: 5% % 7% Success Rate National Average: TOP 1 8%

75 75 Kansas 8 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% % Completion Rate ARE. 18 Eligible Testers 353 Divisions Taken 1 National Average: 1% Success Rate EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years. yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years 3+7 7%,833 Total National Averages: 5% % 3% JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE

76 7 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Kentucky 1 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% % Completion Rate ARE. 81 Eligible Testers 187 Divisions Taken 15 National Average: 59% Success Rate ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years 5.1 yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years 8+7 7%,3 Total National Averages: 5% % 8%

77 77 Louisiana 77 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 3% Completion Rate ARE. 15 Eligible Testers Divisions Taken 51 Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE yrs.9 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 3,358 Total 39% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

78 78 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Maine 73 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% % Completion Rate ARE. 7 Eligible Testers 7 Divisions Taken 5 National Average: 55% Success Rate ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 1,1 Total National Averages: 5% % 7%

79 79 Maryland 59 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 1 +7 National Average: 8% % Completion Rate ARE. 79 Eligible Testers 1,13 Divisions Taken 88 % Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years 5 yrs.1 yrs National Average:.1 years %,19 Total National Averages: 5% % 35% JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE

80 8 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Massachusetts 1,19 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 3% Completion Rate ARE. 1,381 Eligible Testers,7 Divisions Taken 38 9% Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years.8 yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years +3 3% 7,3 Total National Averages: 5% % %

81 81 Michigan 91 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 3% Completion Rate ARE. 7 Eligible Testers 71 Divisions Taken 8 Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE.3 yrs 1.9 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years +5 5% 5,37 Total % INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

82 8 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Minnesota ARE 87 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 1 COMPLETION TIMELINE 1.9 yrs 5+75 National Average:.1 years 5% Completion Rate National Average: 8% National Average:. years.3 yrs ARE. 7 Eligible Testers 7 Divisions Taken % 3,573 Total National Averages: 5% % 7% Success Rate National Average: TOP 1 55%

83 83 Mississippi 7 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 33% Completion Rate ARE. Eligible Testers 17 Divisions Taken 9 3% Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years.9 yrs yrs National Average:.1 years +8 8% 1,818 Total National Averages: 5% % % JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE

84 8 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Missouri 8 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 7% Completion Rate ARE. 9 Eligible Testers 1,3 Divisions Taken 73 National Average: 1% Success Rate ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE yrs.7 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 5,11 Total National Averages: 5% % 1%

85 85 Montana 11 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 3 +7 National Average: 8% % Completion Rate ARE. Eligible Testers 18 Divisions Taken 17 7% Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE 3.8 yrs.3 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years 3+7 7% 1, Total 3% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

86 8 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Nebraska 18 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 18% Completion Rate ARE. 78 Eligible Testers 15 Divisions Taken 1 9% Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE. yrs 1.5 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years 3+7 7% 1,88 Total National Averages: 5% % 3%

87 87 Nevada ARE 157 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 38 COMPLETION TIMELINE 1.9 yrs +7 National Average:.1 years % Completion Rate National Average: 8% National Average:. years.3 yrs ARE. 118 Eligible Testers 199 Divisions Taken +8 8%,9 Total National Averages: 5% % 7% Success Rate National Average: TOP 1 % JURISDICTIONS INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE EDUCATION

88 88 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 New Hampshire 93 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% % Completion Rate ARE. 38 Eligible Testers 93 Divisions Taken 1 7% Success Rate National Average: TOP 1 ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years 5. yrs 3.1 yrs National Average:.1 years % 1,938 Total National Averages: 5% % 17%

89 89 New Jersey 1,8 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 3% Completion Rate ARE. 95 Eligible Testers 53 Divisions Taken 1 National Average: % Success Rate EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE yrs.7 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 7,955 Total 39% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

90 9 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 New Mexico 98 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 39% Completion Rate ARE. 89 Eligible Testers 5 Divisions Taken 1 Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years 5.5 yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years 3+8 8%,1 Total National Averages: 5% % 3%

91 91 New York 3,599 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 1, National Average: 8% 33% Completion Rate ARE. 5,819 Eligible Testers 9,973 Divisions Taken 78 National Average: 1% Success Rate EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE.1 yrs.1 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 18,335 Total 59% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

92 9 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 North Carolina 88 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 3% Completion Rate ARE. 3 Eligible Testers 893 Divisions Taken 79 9% Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years.5 yrs 1.7 yrs National Average:.1 years % 5,875 Total National Averages: 5% % %

93 93 North Dakota 3 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours 35+5 National Average: 8% 35% Completion Rate ARE. 7 Eligible Testers 18 Divisions Taken 18 7% Success Rate National Average: EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE 3.8 yrs.9 yrs National Average:.1 years National Average:. years % 1,3 Total 15% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

94 9 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Ohio 797 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 1% Completion Rate ARE. 85 Eligible Testers 9 Divisions Taken 93 71% Success Rate National Average: ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years.9 yrs. yrs National Average:.1 years %,35 Total National Averages: 5% % %

95 95 Oklahoma 19 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 5% Completion Rate ARE. 18 Eligible Testers 3 Divisions Taken 7 National Average: 55% Success Rate EDUCATION EXAMINATION EXPERIENCE ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:.1 years National Average:. years yrs 3.3 yrs 3+ %, Total 3% INSIDE NCARB DEMOGRAPHICS TIMELINE 5% National Averages: % JURISDICTIONS

96 9 NCARB BY THE NUMBERS 17 Oregon 81 Licensure Candidates Reporting Hours National Average: 8% 31% Completion Rate ARE. 31 Eligible Testers 79 Divisions Taken 89 73% Success Rate National Average: TOP 1 ARE COMPLETION TIMELINE National Average:. years.7 yrs 1.5 yrs National Average:.1 years % 3,1 Total National Averages: 5% % 55%