Architecture degrees are now just the second worst possible choice. See http://goo.gl/YwiLbl to see what I'm talking about. The numbers they quote imply that 1 out of 8 architects are now pounding the pavement. We have to take solace in the fact that as recently as last year some sources were saying it was nearly 1 of 5.
The article cited says that a better choice is Civil Engineering. I suppose the employment prospects are better, but how many budding architects do you know who would be equally happy designing roads and bridges? Not many, in my experience.
Just goes to show you that the common perception of what attracts people to the design professions can be slightly misguided.
