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#1 #1 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 138 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $68,960
#2 #2 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors students study are Finance, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 449 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score 1,230–1,410 Est. Net Price * $27,450 Median Starting Salary $67,238
#3 #3 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 240 degrees to students studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $14,414 Median Starting Salary $65,332
#4 #4 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 29% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,036 Median Starting Salary $64,875
#5 #5 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee School of Engineering, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,180–1,380 Est. Net Price * $26,122 Median Starting Salary $65,534
#6 #6 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL At Illinois Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Illinois Institute of Technology grants 107 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,190–1,410 Est. Net Price * $25,001 Median Starting Salary $61,200
#7 #7 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In fact, Drexel University awards 578 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,240–1,440 Est. Net Price * $42,342 Median Starting Salary $65,465
#8 #8 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,260–1,440 Est. Net Price * $22,640 Median Starting Salary $68,585
#9 #9 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $18,745 Median Starting Salary $71,185
#10 #10 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards around 753 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Est. Net Price * $16,888 Median Starting Salary $68,355
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Institution	Scaled Score	Acceptance Rate	Annual Degrees Awarded	SAT Score	Est. Net Price *	Median Starting Salary
Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue...view more	100	50%	138	1,220 - 1,400	$24,524	$68,960
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA At Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, the most popular majors...view more	81	54%	92	1,230 - 1,410	$27,450	$67,238
Missouri University of Science and Technology Rolla, MO Each year, Missouri University of Science and Technology grants around 240...view more	74	73%	31	1,210 - 1,400	$14,414	$65,332
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to...view more	72	29%	52	1,250 - 1,490	$18,036	$64,875
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI At Milwaukee School of Engineering, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	69	60%	24	1,180 - 1,380	$26,122	$65,534
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL At Illinois Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue...view more	67	56%	13	1,190 - 1,410	$25,001	$61,200
Drexel University Philadelphia, PA At Drexel University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered...view more	65	78%	37	1,240 - 1,440	$42,342	$65,465
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1087 degrees to...view more	64	83%	44	1,260 - 1,440	$22,640	$68,585
Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those...view more	63	79%	38	1,040 - 1,280	$18,745	$71,185
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Each year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awards...view more	61	30%	39	1,230 - 1,420	$16,888	$68,355

About Architectural Engineering

Architectural Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials, systems, and methods used to construct and equip buildings intended for human habitation or other purposes.

Of the 813 Architectural Engineering degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 37% percent are awarded to women and the other 63% percent are men. Did you know that Alabama has more students being granted a degree in Architectural Engineering than any other state? In fact, Alabama granted 150 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering is $61,700.

Popularity of Architectural Engineering Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

Some of the highest paying jobs for Architectural Engineering majors include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineers, All Other and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Architectural Engineering can prepare you for are Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineers, All Other and Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Architectural Engineering majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$165,370	6,487	96,115	100,026	4%
Engineers, All Other Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar Mechatronics Engineers Microsystems Engineers Photonics Engineers Robotics Engineers Nanosystems Engineers Wind Energy Engineers Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$111,970	5,148	84,298	87,120	3%
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$106,910	631	7,007	7,653	9%
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,770	107	1,262	1,309	4%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Architectural Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

813

Female Students

300 (36%)

Male Students

513 (63%)

White (532, 65%)

Hispanic or Latino (71, 9%)

U.S. Nonresident (66, 8%)

Black or African American (59, 7%)

Asian (41, 5%)

Two or more races (36, 4%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (8, 1%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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Architectural Engineering

#1 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

50%

138

1,220–1,400

$24,524

$68,960

#2 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

54%

92

1,230–1,410

$27,450

$67,238

#3 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

73%

31

1,210–1,400

$14,414

$65,332

#4 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

29%

52

1,250–1,490

$18,036

$64,875

#5 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

60%

24

1,180–1,380

$26,122

$65,534

#6 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

56%

13

1,190–1,410

$25,001

$61,200

#7 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

78%

37

1,240–1,440

$42,342

$65,465

#8 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

83%

44

1,260–1,440

$22,640

$68,585

#9 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

79%

38

1,040–1,280

$18,745

$71,185

#10 Best College for Architectural Engineering in the U.S.

30%

39

1,230–1,420

$16,888

$68,355

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Student Demographics

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