619-684-8800NewSchool鈥檚 Career Services team supports students in their architecture, design, and construction management career pathways from the moment they enroll and continues to provide guidance well beyond graduation. We take a holistic approach to career development, partnering with students to create personalized career plans and goals that equip them for long鈥憈erm professional success.
Career Services
Overall 2023 - 2025 Placement Rates
(3-Year Combined Average)
ARCHITECTURE
PROGRAMS
GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS COMBINED
86.9%
EMPLOYMENT RATE
127 OF 146 Graduates Employed
(employment numbers exclude waived graduates)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS COMBINED
98.7%
EMPLOYMENT RATE
76 OF 77 Graduates Employed
(employment numbers exclude waived graduates)
DESIGN
PROGRAMS
GRAPHIC DESIGN & INTERACTIVE MEDIA,
PRODUCT DESIGN & INTERIOR DESIGN
93.5%
EMPLOYMENT RATE
29 OF 31 Graduates Employed
(employment numbers exclude waived graduates)
Data reported as of August 2026
Consumer Information Disclosure
Placement rates should be interpreted in conjunction with the reported graduate cohort size. Rates are calculated using graduates available for employment and exclude graduates classified as Waived or Unknown. Placement rates reflect graduates employed in positions in their field of study or a related field.
Methodology Statement
Placement rates are based on graduate outcomes collected through NewSchool Career Services surveys, graduate self-reporting, employment verification, and other documented sources where available. Placement rates reflect graduates employed in positions within their field of study or a related field during the reporting period. Rates are calculated using graduates available for employment, defined as graduates actively seeking employment and excluding those approved for a waiver (e.g., continuing education, military service, retirement, medical leave, or other approved exclusions). Graduates with Unknown employment status are also excluded from placement-rate calculations.
Employment Disclaimer
NewSchool provides career services and employment support but does not guarantee employment or job placement. Individual outcomes vary based on factors including student participation, prior experience, geographic location, and labor-market conditions.
Career Support for Every Student
Our Career Services team provides individualized support to help NewSchool students with聽their career goals and develop a strong professional path. We assist you in exploring career options and gaining meaningful experience through internships, informational interviews, mentorship programs, and comprehensive reviews of your r茅sum茅 and portfolio.
Throughout the year, we host career fairs, networking events, and the annual Grad Show鈥攁n opportunity for graduating students to present their thesis projects and connect directly with industry professionals.
As you prepare for graduation, our team offers one-on-one advising to support a successful job search. This includes personalized guidance on your r茅sum茅, cover letter and portfolio, as well as interview preparation strategies to help you confidently articulate your skills and present yourself effectively to employers.
For Employers
Our team proactively engages with firms to ensure NewSchool students remain top鈥憃f鈥憁ind for current and future employment opportunities. We also collaborate with employers to provide guidance on competitive and equitable salary expectations within the architecture, design, and construction management fields.
Our recommendations are informed by authoritative data sources, including the Bureau of Labor Statistics and leading industry reports. Through these efforts, we advocate for strong compensation standards across all experience levels and help support the long鈥憈erm financial well鈥慴eing of our students and alumni.
For Alumni
Career Services proactively engages with each recent graduate to offer personalized support throughout their job search. This includes assistance with interview preparation, connections to relevant job leads, and guidance on evaluating and negotiating employment offers. Once employed, all NewSchool alumni are invited to continue utilizing our services for ongoing support, encouragement, and career advising as they advance in their architecture, construction management and design professions.
Career Service Resources
Our team works closely with you in helping you develop your career goals, preparing you to meet with employers and securing job opportunities. The services we provide include:
One-on-one counseling sessions to conduct self-assessments, discuss your career goals, learn how to negotiate salary, work through challenges, and more.
Resume, portfolio, and cover letter review, and ongoing support.
In alignment with NAAB Condition 6.3 鈥� Access to Career Information, Career Services provides a comprehensive and structured continuum of career development and placement services tailored specifically to undergraduate and graduate architecture students.
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- Job Search Strategy Sessions
- Lunch and Learns
- Career Fairs
- Grad Shows
- Alumni Events
鈥� Connect with current students, alumni, staff, and faculty, and get the latest job posts, industry news, job seeker tips, and more!
- Starter Guides: One-page overviews about resumes, profile statements, portfolios, cover letters, and thank you letters.
- Intern Development Program Overviews
- Career Resource Manuals
- Industry Nonprofit Brochures
Contact Career Services
Office Hours:
Monday 鈥� Friday | 9:30 AM 鈥� 5:30 PM
Contact Information
Richard Hess
Director of Career Services
rhess@newschoolarch.edu
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