Social Security Benefits. While the federal government taxes up to 85% of Social Security benefits, the majority of states exclude Social Security from state income tax. Iowa is the newest member of that groupâas of 2014, Iowa has completely phased out its state tax on Social Security benefits.
In most states, you must work for a licensed architect, in an architectural firm, for between five to 10 years to qualify for an architectural license without a degree. 3. Participate in the NCARB Internship Development Program, if required by your state. The program is in addition to work experience.
Education. Earning a professional degree in architecture is the typical path to becoming an architect in all states. Most architects earn their professional degree through a 5-year Bachelor of Architecture degree program, intended for students with no previous architectural training.rchitects held about 107,400 jobs in 2012, with two-thirds employed in the architectural, engineering, and related services industry. About 1 in 5 were self-employed. Architects spend much of their time in offices, where they meet with clients, develop reports and drawings, and work with other architects and engineers.