Diversity Within the AIA

A Snapshot of AIA Members (as of September 16, 2008)

Architects
14% licensed female architects
1% licensed African-American architects
4% licensed Asian architects
3% licensed Hispanic architects
Associates
33% of Associate AIA members are women
3% of Associate AIA members identify as African-American
8% of Associate AIA members identify as Asian
8% of Associate AIA members identify as Hispanic

2006 AIA Firm Survey
Women accounted for 16% of firm principals and partners, up from 12% in the 1999 AIA Firm Survey.
Racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 8% of firm principals and partners, up from 6% in 1999.
Of licensed architects in firms, women accounted for 20%, up from 13% in 1999; racial and ethnic minorities accounted for over 11%, up from 8% in 1999.

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