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#1

#1 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 Psychology, General, Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 523 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

61%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Median Starting Salary

$67,238

#2

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

University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO

Every year, the University of Colorado Boulder awards around 1275 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Physiology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Median Starting Salary

$68,585

#3

#3 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, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Drexel University awards 333 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,270–1,450

Median Starting Salary

$65,465

#4

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 259 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,080–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$70,114

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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 33 Architectural Engineering degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, 45% percent are awarded to women and the other 55% percent are men. Did you know that Pennsylvania has more students being granted a degree in Architectural Engineering than any other state? In fact, Pennsylvania granted 28 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 Engineers, All Other, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Architecture 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Engineers, All Other and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Architectural Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
33
Female Students
15 (45%)
Male Students
18 (54%)

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