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#1 #1 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 50 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $61,571
#2 #2 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,043
#3 #3 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 859 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Information Science/Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 132 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $56,497
#4 #4 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA All first year students have the ability to apply to either the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Architecture, School of Engineering, School of Nursing, or the Kinesiology program at the Curry School of Education....view more Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,010
#5 #5 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $52,878
#6 #6 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Minnesota Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN At the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 604 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 103 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $59,240
#7 #7 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 480 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $52,919
#8 #8 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI At the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $55,974
#9 #9 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Clemson University Clemson, SC At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $58,980
#10 #10 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 693 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#11 #11 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1172 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 141 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,369
#12 #12 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 142 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,998
#13 #13 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH At Kent State University at Kent, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 94 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,584
#14 #14 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 350 degrees to students studying Marketing/Marketing Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 84 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,524
#15 #15 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN Notre Dame’s undergraduate program offers sixty-seven degrees within four colleges (Arts and Letters, Science, Engineering, and Business) and the Architectural School....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $61,965
#16 #16 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Civil Engineering, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 120 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,200
#17 #17 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Judson University Elgin, IL At Judson University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Architecture, Psychology, and General. In fact, Judson University awards 45 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 910–1,190 Median Starting Salary $58,871
#18 #18 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN At The University of Tennessee-Knoxville, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,210–1,390 Median Starting Salary $56,081
#19 #19 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 465 degrees to those studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,140–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,896
#20 #20 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 250 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Mathematics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,993
#21 #21 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 29 degrees to those studying Architecture, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,480
#22 #22 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Every year, The University of Texas at San Antonio grants about 528 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,904
#23 #23 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 483 degrees to those majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,327
#24 #24 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 164 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,100–1,310 Median Starting Salary $68,343
#25 #25 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 2652 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 1,020–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,329
#26 #26 Best College for Architecture 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $58,880
#27 #27 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 103 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,529
#28 #28 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Boston Architectural College Boston, MA At Boston Architectural College, only three majors are offered: Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,049
#29 #29 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 199 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,586
#30 #30 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 590 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,230–1,500 Median Starting Salary $54,795
#31 #31 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 693 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 108 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,469
#32 #32 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 216 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,973
#33 #33 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 99 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,947
#34 #34 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM At the University of New Mexico-Main Campus, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,684
#35 #35 Best College for Architecture 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 577 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,157
#36 #36 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Princeton University Princeton, NJ Princeton University has 37 different concentrations for undergraduates. These include humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Currently, the most popular majors throughout the school are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Public Policy Analysis, General, Operations Research,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $49,903
#37 #37 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 346 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,606
#38 #38 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Yale University New Haven, CT Yale offers students seventy possible majors, which must be declared by sophomore or junior years, but students are always welcome to change. Some of the top majors currently are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, History, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,285
#39 #39 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 641 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,918
#40 #40 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Each year, Keene State College awards around 62 degrees to those majoring in Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $65,209
#41 #41 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA With 5 schools, a college, 34 departments, and 44 undergraduate degrees, MIT has plenty to offer the university student. The schools include Engineering, Science, Sloan School of Management, Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and Architecture and Urban Planning (which was the first of its kind in the U.S.)....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $50,895
#42 #42 Best College for Architecture 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 469 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,385
#43 #43 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 158 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $54,620
#44 #44 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Central Florida Orlando, FL At the University of Central Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,589
#45 #45 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA The University of Pennsylvania provides undergraduates with 89 choices for majors in four different schools: College of Arts and Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton School for business....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $50,789
#46 #46 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Brown University Providence, RI In 1969, Brown University removed general education requirements, allowing students to craft their own journey with the help of an advising network. Popular concentrations include Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $57,844
#47 #47 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 159 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $58,663
#48 #48 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY Columbia University is separated into 20 different schools which include the College, global research outposts, Juilliard School, Barnard College, and more. Each new student will meet with an adviser to go over their plan and schedule for the upcoming year....view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $48,676
#49 #49 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Barnard College New York, NY At Barnard College, the most popular majors students pursue are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, and Neuroscience. In fact, Barnard College awards 82 degrees per year to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $56,686
#50 #50 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Psychology, General, and Sociology....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,898
#51 #51 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Wellesley College Wellesley, MA At Wellesley College, the three most popular college majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,407
#52 #52 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA At Tulane University of Louisiana, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $56,151
#53 #53 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $58,391
#54 #54 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 918 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,754
#55 #55 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Management Science, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1221 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,440–1,550 Median Starting Salary $52,422
#56 #56 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR Annually, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico grants around 72 degrees to students majoring in Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Other, and Industrial Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,283
#57 #57 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA At Lehigh University, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Lehigh University awards 166 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $59,180
#58 #58 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Tufts University Medford, MA Every year, Tufts University grants about 177 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and International Relations and Affairs....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#59 #59 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Middlebury College Middlebury, VT At Middlebury College, the most popular majors students pursue are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience. In fact, Middlebury College grants 94 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $54,716
#60 #60 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At the University of San Francisco, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of San Francisco awards 227 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $57,585
#61 #61 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Howard University Washington, DC At Howard University, the most popular majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Howard University awards 186 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,462
#62 #62 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 446 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $59,359
#63 #63 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK At the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Zoology/Animal Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,135
#64 #64 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Connecticut College New London, CT At Connecticut College, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Economics, General, Political Science and Government, and General. In fact, Connecticut College awards 51 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,892
#65 #65 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York, NY Every year, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art awards around 46 degrees to students studying Fine/Studio Arts, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,410–1,520 Median Starting Salary $50,552
#66 #66 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Alfred Alfred, NY Each year, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred grants about 37 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#67 #67 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 130 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Radio and Television, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Physical Therapy/Therapist....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,495
#68 #68 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Portland State University Portland, OR At Portland State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Social Sciences, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. In fact, Portland State University awards 343 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $53,798
#69 #69 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV At the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,856
#70 #70 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 98 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,672
#71 #71 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Bennington College Bennington, VT Every year, Bennington College awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Visual and Performing Arts, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Creative Writing, Dance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,410 Median Starting Salary $63,421
#72 #72 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 957 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#73 #73 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Kean University Union, NJ At Kean University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Kean University grants 364 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,148
#74 #74 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Norwich University Northfield, VT At Norwich University, the three most popular college majors students study are Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Intelligence, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,555
#75 #75 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Benedictine College Atchison, KS At Benedictine College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Theology/Theological Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, and General. In fact, Benedictine College grants 32 degrees every year to Theology/Theological Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Median Starting Salary $64,518
#76 #76 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,030–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,132
#77 #77 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carbondale, IL At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,155
#78 #78 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA At California State University-Fresno, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $55,580
#79 #79 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce Ponce, PR At Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biomedical Sciences, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 790–1,070 Median Starting Salary $53,465
#80 #80 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC Annually, the University of the District of Columbia grants around 59 degrees to students studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,957
#81 #81 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Utah Valley University Orem, UT At Utah Valley University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,895
#82 #82 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME Every year, the University of Maine at Augusta grants around 107 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,080
#83 #83 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX At Prairie View A & M University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Health and Wellness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 870–1,040 Median Starting Salary $56,045
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About Architecture

Architecture programs prepare individuals for the independent professional practice of architecture and to conduct research in various aspects of the field. Includes instruction in architectural design, history, and theory; building structures and environmental systems; project and site planning; construction; professional responsibilities and standards; and related cultural, social, economic, and environmental issues.

Texas awards the most Bachelors degrees in Architecture of all US states with 655 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Architecture can expect about 48% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 52% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Architecture is $45,100.

Popularity of Architecture Degrees in the U.S.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Architecture degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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Careers

Some top jobs related to Architecture, include Architects, Except Landscape and Naval and Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary, both of which have lots of job openings. Though there are positions that pay more, like Architectural and Engineering Managers. the most available position for Architecture majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Architecture majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Architecture majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

3,627

Female Students

1,902 (52%)

Male Students

1,725 (47%)

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#1 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

61%

50

1,070–1,250

$61,571

#2 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

11%

106

1,330–1,540

$50,043

#3 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

45%

132

1,400–1,540

$56,497

#4 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

17%

72

1,420–1,540

$58,010

#5 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

24%

88

1,330–1,480

$52,878

#6 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

80%

103

1,260–1,420

$59,240

#7 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

39%

91

1,310–1,510

$52,919

#8 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

16%

68

1,370–1,530

$55,974

#9 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

38%

74

1,270–1,420

$58,980

#10 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

74%

75

1,220–1,390

$54,856

#11 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

90%

141

1,090–1,320

$53,369

#12 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

73%

142

1,110–1,290

$56,998

#13 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

86%

94

990–1,220

$58,584

#14 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

74%

84

1,070–1,290

$58,524

#15 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

11%

54

1,460–1,550

$61,965

#16 Best College for Architecture in the U.S.

74%

120

1,010–1,260