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#1 #1 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Annually, Pennsylvania College of Technology awards about 40 degrees to students studying Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 21 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#2 #2 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Weber State University Ogden, UT Annually, Weber State University awards around 377 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Selling Skills and Sales Operations, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#3 #3 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College Chicago, IL At City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#4 #4 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA At Orange Coast College, only three majors are offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Interior......view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#5 #5 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Lancaster, PA At Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Carpentry/Carpenter, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#6 #6 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Diablo Valley College Pleasant Hill, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#7 #7 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Cosumnes River College Sacramento, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#8 #8 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers, FL Each year, Florida SouthWestern State College grants around 101 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#9 #9 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. City College of San Francisco San Francisco, CA At City College of San Francisco, only one major is offered: Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#10 #10 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA Each year, Northern Virginia Community College grants about 760 degrees to those studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#11 #11 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Pasadena City College Pasadena, CA At Pasadena City College, only three majors are offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer, Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician, and Automobile/Automotive......view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#12 #12 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Ventura College Ventura, CA At Ventura College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Humanities/Humanistic Studies. In fact, Ventura College grants 1468 degrees every year to Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#13 #13 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Texas State Technical College Waco, TX Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#14 #14 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Mt San Antonio College Walnut, CA Each year, Mt San Antonio College grants around 511 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#15 #15 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. College of San Mateo San Mateo, CA Every year, the College of San Mateo awards around 153 degrees to those studying Social Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#16 #16 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Bakersfield College Bakersfield, CA At Bakersfield College, only one major is offered: Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#17 #17 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. College of Marin Kentfield, CA At the College of Marin, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#18 #18 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Cuesta College San Luis Obispo, CA At Cuesta College, only one major is offered: Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician. On average, 58 students receive a degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#19 #19 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI At Grand Rapids Community College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#20 #20 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. St Petersburg College St. Petersburg, FL At St Petersburg College, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 880–1,150 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#21 #21 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Palomar College San Marcos, CA Annually, Palomar College grants about 290 degrees to those studying Biological and Physical Sciences, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#22 #22 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Chabot College Hayward, CA At Chabot College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#23 #23 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Salt Lake Community College Salt Lake City, UT Annually, Salt Lake Community College grants around 804 degrees to students studying General Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#24 #24 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Glendale Community College Glendale, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#25 #25 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Henry Ford College Dearborn, MI At Henry Ford College, only one major is offered: Culinary Arts/Chef Training. Typically, 7 students are awarded a degree in Culinary Arts/Chef Training every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#26 #26 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA At Rio Hondo College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#27 #27 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Los Angeles Trade Technical College Los Angeles, CA At Los Angeles Trade Technical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#28 #28 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. West Valley College Saratoga, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#29 #29 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA At Santa Monica College, only one major is offered: Visual and Performing Arts, Other. On average, 16 students are awarded a degree in Visual and Performing Arts, Other annually. view more Acceptance Rate 44% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#30 #30 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA At the College of the Desert, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#31 #31 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Cerritos College Norwalk, CA At Cerritos College, only two majors are offered: Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping, and Machine Tool Technology/Machinist....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#32 #32 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Hillsborough Community College Tampa, FL At Hillsborough Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#33 #33 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Las Cruces, NM At New Mexico State University-Dona Ana, the most popular majors students pursue are General Studies, Business/Commerce, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, New Mexico State University-Dona Ana awards 421 degrees per year to graduating General Studies students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#34 #34 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Miami Dade College Miami, FL Every year, Miami Dade College awards about 414 degrees to those studying Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#35 #35 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Laney College Oakland, CA At Laney College, the most popular majors students pursue are Social Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Biological and Physical Sciences. In fact, Laney College awards 166 degrees per year to Social Sciences, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#36 #36 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA At Southwestern College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#37 #37 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Fresno City College Fresno, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#38 #38 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA At San Diego Mesa College, only one major is offered: Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#39 #39 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA At East Los Angeles College, only one major is offered: Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Usually, 7 students are awarded a degree in Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist annually. view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#40 #40 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Citrus College Glendora, CA At Citrus College, only one major is offered: Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#41 #41 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Lansing Community College Lansing, MI Every year, Lansing Community College awards about 421 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#42 #42 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA Annually, the College of the Sequoias grants around 593 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#43 #43 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA At MiraCosta College, only one major is offered: Biomedical Technology/Technician. Usually, 17 students are awarded a degree in Biomedical Technology/Technician every year. view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#44 #44 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Pensacola State College Pensacola, FL At Pensacola State College, only three majors are offered: Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Computer and......view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#45 #45 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Community College of Denver Denver, CO At Community College of Denver, only two majors are offered: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Medical Informatics....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#46 #46 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL At Florida State College at Jacksonville, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#47 #47 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. El Camino Community College District Torrance, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#48 #48 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA At Saddleback College, only two majors are offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#49 #49 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Long Beach City College Long Beach, CA At Long Beach City College, only one major is offered: Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#50 #50 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL Each year, Gulf Coast State College grants around 32 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 24% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#51 #51 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. San Joaquin Delta College Stockton, CA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#52 #52 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA Annually, Los Angeles Pierce College grants about 1559 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, Humanities/Humanistic Studies, Economics, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#53 #53 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#54 #54 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL Annually, Joliet Junior College awards about 509 degrees to those studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biological and Physical Sciences, General Studies, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#55 #55 Best College for Architectural Technology/Technician in the U.S. City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL At City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, the most popular majors students pursue are Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and General Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
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About Architectural Technology/Technician

Architectural Technology/Technician programs prepare individuals to assist architects in developing plans and related documentation and in performing architectural office services. Includes instruction in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting and design, construction methods and materials, environmental systems, building codes and standards, structural principles, cost estimation, planning documentation, visual communication skills, display production, and architectural office management.

While Architectural Technology/Technician offers degrees up to the Bachelors degree, most students study towards a Associates degree. Students major in Architectural Technology/Technician all over the country, though the major at the Associates degree level has the most graduates in California. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Architectural Technology/Technician is $43,920.

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The highest paying job for Architectural Technology/Technician majors is Architectural and Civil Drafters. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A position that is in high need that a degree in Architectural Technology/Technician can prepare you for is Architectural and Civil Drafters.

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Total Students

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Female Students

236 (42%)

Male Students

314 (57%)

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