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#1 #1 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. The Catholic University of America Washington, DC Every year, The Catholic University of America awards around 126 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Architecture....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,050–1,260 Median Starting Salary $68,343
#2 #2 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 89 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,010
#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 948 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 138 SAT Score 1,400–1,540 Median Starting Salary $56,497
#4 #4 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 237 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,993
#5 #5 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, Computer and Information Sciences, Other, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 109 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,043
#6 #6 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Every year, Ball State University awards around 205 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 84 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,586
#7 #7 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 Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 578 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 103 SAT Score 1,330–1,480 Median Starting Salary $52,878
#8 #8 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Marywood University Scranton, PA At Marywood University, the most popular majors students study are Architecture, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Marywood University awards 36 degrees per year to graduating Architecture students....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,070–1,250 Median Starting Salary $61,571
#9 #9 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, Finance, and General. In fact, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities awards 593 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $59,240
#10 #10 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 161 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $56,998
#11 #11 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Drury University Springfield, MO Annually, Drury University awards about 32 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 Graphic Design....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,120–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,480
#12 #12 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, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 72 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $55,974
#13 #13 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, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $58,980
#14 #14 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 29 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 870–1,100 Median Starting Salary $58,871
#15 #15 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1251 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 162 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,369
#16 #16 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 455 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 86 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,327
#17 #17 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 567 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 115 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,904
#18 #18 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, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 85 SAT Score 1,010–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,200
#19 #19 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 73 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,584
#20 #20 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 515 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 Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,310–1,510 Median Starting Salary $52,919
#21 #21 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, Psychology, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus awards 533 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 64 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,157
#22 #22 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL Every year, the University of Illinois Chicago awards about 367 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Median Starting Salary $54,896
#23 #23 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR Annually, the University of Arkansas grants about 382 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,524
#24 #24 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 665 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,918
#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 2465 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 97 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,329
#26 #26 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 42 SAT Score 1,420–1,550 Median Starting Salary $61,965
#27 #27 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 62 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $58,880
#28 #28 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 642 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Computer Science, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 59 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#29 #29 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico Hato Rey, PR Annually, Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico grants around 60 degrees to students majoring in Computer Engineering, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $50,283
#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 744 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 55 SAT Score 1,250–1,490 Median Starting Salary $54,795
#31 #31 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 101 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,529
#32 #32 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 61 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,684
#33 #33 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Boston Architectural College Boston, MA At Boston Architectural College, the most popular majors students study are Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. In fact, Boston Architectural College grants 19 degrees every year to Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology majors....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,049
#34 #34 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. University of Houston Houston, TX Each year, the University of Houston awards about 718 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,469
#35 #35 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 36 degrees to those studying Science/Technology Management, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#36 #36 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. North Dakota State University Fargo, ND Each year, North Dakota State University awards around 178 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,973
#37 #37 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 31 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,465
#38 #38 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 258 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $57,585
#39 #39 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Each year, Rice University grants about 163 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 8% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $54,620
#40 #40 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, Public Policy Analysis, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Operations Research,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $49,903
#41 #41 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 35 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $56,151
#42 #42 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,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,285
#43 #43 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, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Kean University grants 378 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 900–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,148
#44 #44 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 Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 910–1,130 Median Starting Salary $65,209
#45 #45 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 7 SAT Score 1,520–1,590 Median Starting Salary $50,895
#46 #46 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 112 degrees annually to Econometrics and Quantitative Economics majors....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Median Starting Salary $54,716
#47 #47 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, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Applied Mathematics, General, International Relations and Affairs, Biology/Biological......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $57,844
#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 17 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $48,676
#49 #49 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Drexel University awards 381 degrees per year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,250–1,440 Median Starting Salary $55,385
#50 #50 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, and Computer Science. In fact, Connecticut College awards 46 degrees per year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,180–1,410 Median Starting Salary $60,892
#51 #51 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 9 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $50,789
#52 #52 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 8 SAT Score 1,460–1,560 Median Starting Salary $55,407
#53 #53 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO At Washington University in St Louis, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Experimental Psychology, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 210 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $58,663
#54 #54 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 15 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $58,391
#55 #55 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC Each year, North Carolina State University grants about 916 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,240–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,754
#56 #56 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 186 degrees per year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 26% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,380–1,500 Median Starting Salary $59,180
#57 #57 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 9 SAT Score 1,470–1,560 Median Starting Salary $58,523
#58 #58 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, Political Science and Government, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,898
#59 #59 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Norwich University Northfield, VT At Norwich University, the three most popular college majors students study are Intelligence, General, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Norwich University grants 129 degrees every year to graduating Intelligence, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Median Starting Salary $61,555
#60 #60 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 Human Biology. In fact, the University of Southern California awards 1346 degrees annually to Management Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 10% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $52,422
#61 #61 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS Annually, Mississippi State University awards about 377 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,090–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,606
#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 471 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,300–1,460 Median Starting Salary $59,359
#63 #63 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 389 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 950–1,290 Median Starting Salary $53,798
#64 #64 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 202 degrees annually to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,100–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,462
#65 #65 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 32 degrees to students studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $53,957
#66 #66 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Benedictine College Atchison, KS At Benedictine College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Theology/Theological Studies, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Benedictine College grants 35 degrees every year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,120–1,330 Median Starting Salary $64,518
#67 #67 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#68 #68 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Bennington College Bennington, VT Every year, Bennington College awards about 17 degrees to students majoring in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Visual and Performing Arts, General, General Literature, and Creative Writing....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,310–1,410 Median Starting Salary $63,421
#69 #69 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 28 SAT Score 1,210–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,589
#70 #70 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, Psychology, General, and Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 920–1,190 Median Starting Salary $56,155
#71 #71 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Morgan State University Baltimore, MD Annually, Morgan State University grants around 97 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 22 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,672
#72 #72 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Ithaca College Ithaca, NY Each year, Ithaca College grants around 88 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 4 SAT Score 1,240–1,390 Median Starting Salary $66,495
#73 #73 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,081
#74 #74 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 31 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,856
#75 #75 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 Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,135
#76 #76 Best College for Architecture in the U.S. Hampshire College Amherst, MA Annually, Hampshire College awards around 12 degrees to students studying Art/Art Studies, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Creative Writing, Dance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,160–1,350 Median Starting Salary $61,171
#77 #77 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 Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Health and Wellness, and General. In fact, Prairie View A & M University awards 144 degrees annually to graduating Kinesiology and Exercise Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 860–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,045
#78 #78 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 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,947
#79 #79 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 11 SAT Score 890–1,100 Median Starting Salary $55,580
#80 #80 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 14 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,895
#81 #81 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 113 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 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,080
#82 #82 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 73 degrees to students studying Fine/Studio Arts, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,410–1,520 Median Starting Salary $50,552
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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 690 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 Bachelors 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

3,552

Female Students

1,845 (51%)

Male Students

1,707 (48%)

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

83%

42

1,050–1,260

$68,343

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

17%

89

1,420–1,540

$58,010

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

45%

138

1,400–1,540

$56,497

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

63%

52

1,380–1,510

$58,993

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

11%

109

1,330–1,540

$50,043

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

86%

84

1,080–1,260

$61,586

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

24%

103

1,330–1,480

$52,878

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

61%

36

1,070–1,250

$61,571

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

80%

97

1,260–1,420

$59,240

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

73%

161

1,110–1,290

$56,998

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

58%

32

1,120–1,340

$54,480

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

16%

72

1,370–1,530

$55,974

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

38%

75

1,270–1,420

$58,980

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

62%

22

870–1,100

$58,871

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

90%

162

1,090–1,320

$53,369

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

85%

86

1,180–1,350