What education does Information Architect require?

University of Applied Sciences (36 months)

How much does a Information Architect earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 82'000, mid ~CHF CHF 108'000 per year (approximate).

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Information Architect

Q: What does a Information Architect do?

You structure and organise information in digital products.

IT & Technology

Information architects structure and organise information in digital products, websites, and applications so that users can intuitively find and understand content. They create sitemaps, taxonomies, and navigation concepts. In Switzerland, they work in UX teams at technology companies, agencies, or consultancies.

Entry

~CHF 82'000

CHF 6'833/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 108'000

CHF 9'000/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 140'000

CHF 11'667/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration36 months

Your path to Information Architect

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 82'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science3/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance7/10

🎨 Creativity8/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)4/10

✨ AI Risk5/10

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