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#1 #1 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Pratt Institute-Main is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 123 SAT Score 1,180–1,430 Est. Net Price * $47,326 Median Starting Salary $61,350
#2 #2 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Newschool of Architecture and Design San Diego, CA Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 87 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $50,126 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#3 #3 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Cornell University Ithaca, NY Cornell University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Est. Net Price * $26,060 Median Starting Salary $56,893
#4 #4 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Woodbury University Burbank, CA Woodbury University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 940–1,240 Est. Net Price * $32,182 Median Starting Salary $56,162
#5 #5 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 70 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $36,808 Median Starting Salary $52,422
#6 #6 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 119 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $60,366
#7 #7 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY New York Institute of Technology is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,494 Median Starting Salary $55,211
#8 #8 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL Illinois Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score 1,250–1,420 Est. Net Price * $28,702 Median Starting Salary $51,120
#9 #9 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Generally, Wentworth Institute of Technology is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $37,901 Median Starting Salary $59,913
#10 #10 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Overall, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 129 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $19,301 Median Starting Salary $60,874
#11 #11 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA the University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $22,291 Median Starting Salary $59,465
#12 #12 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,330–1,510 Est. Net Price * $14,544 Median Starting Salary $56,415
#13 #13 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA Southern California Institute of Architecture is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Est. Net Price * $19,041 Median Starting Salary $55,544
#14 #14 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Overall, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 180 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Est. Net Price * $19,184 Median Starting Salary $58,275
#15 #15 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,200–1,460 Est. Net Price * $17,762 Median Starting Salary $51,474
#16 #16 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $10,603 Median Starting Salary $52,919
#17 #17 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Est. Net Price * $23,432 Median Starting Salary $58,663
#18 #18 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Iowa State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $15,310 Median Starting Salary $60,378
#19 #19 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR the University of Oregon is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 37,200 applications... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,160–1,370 Est. Net Price * $22,077 Median Starting Salary $56,858
#20 #20 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL In general, the University of Miami is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Est. Net Price * $36,467 Median Starting Salary $55,403
#21 #21 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA Savannah College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score 1,060–1,300 Est. Net Price * $45,976 Median Starting Salary $60,458
#22 #22 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 53 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Est. Net Price * $23,031 Median Starting Salary $60,505
#23 #23 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA In general, Carnegie Mellon University is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Est. Net Price * $33,499 Median Starting Salary $58,391
#24 #24 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Arizona Tucson, AZ the University of Arizona is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,110–1,360 Est. Net Price * $17,075 Median Starting Salary $55,692
#25 #25 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI Rhode Island School of Design is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 17% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,340–1,520 Est. Net Price * $39,800 Median Starting Salary $62,207
#26 #26 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO Overall, the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is known for being a fairly selective... Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score 1,050–1,270 Est. Net Price * $16,079 Median Starting Salary $54,837
#27 #27 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Temple University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives about 38,700 applications every... Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 61 SAT Score 1,030–1,250 Est. Net Price * $23,935 Median Starting Salary $60,516
#28 #28 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Rice University Houston, TX Rice University is a extremely selective school. The institution receives about 31,000 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,500–1,580 Est. Net Price * $19,902 Median Starting Salary $54,620
#29 #29 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. American College of the Building Arts Charleston, SC American College of the Building Arts is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,060–1,200 Est. Net Price * $29,960 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#30 #30 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Generally, Thomas Jefferson University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,150–1,360 Est. Net Price * $28,110 Median Starting Salary $55,837
#31 #31 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, MI In general, the University of Detroit Mercy is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,197 Median Starting Salary $56,188
#32 #32 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,390–1,480 Est. Net Price * $50,263 Median Starting Salary $56,151
#33 #33 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. CUNY City College New York, NY CUNY City College is a fairly selective school. The institution receives roughly 34,000 applications... Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 60 SAT Score 1,060–1,280 Est. Net Price * $5,181 Median Starting Salary $52,641
#34 #34 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Florida Atlantic University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 46 SAT Score 1,030–1,210 Est. Net Price * $9,711 Median Starting Salary $54,358
#35 #35 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Washington State University Pullman, WA Washington State University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 50 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,911 Median Starting Salary $56,669
#36 #36 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK Oklahoma State University-Main Campus is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $16,718 Median Starting Salary $56,220
#37 #37 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Est. Net Price * $12,399 Median Starting Salary $54,248
#38 #38 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Northeastern University is known for being a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 7% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Est. Net Price * $35,827 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#39 #39 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI Lawrence Technological University is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Est. Net Price * $32,641 Median Starting Salary $57,125
#40 #40 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK Generally, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Est. Net Price * $22,601 Median Starting Salary $56,135
#41 #41 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. The New School New York, NY The New School is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 9,520 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Est. Net Price * $55,480 Median Starting Salary $56,322
#42 #42 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Idaho Moscow, ID In general, the University of Idaho is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,000–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,954 Median Starting Salary $56,959
#43 #43 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI Andrews University is a non selective school. The institution receives roughly 1,200 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,080–1,350 Est. Net Price * $24,194 Median Starting Salary $58,594
#44 #44 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,950 Median Starting Salary $58,647
#45 #45 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $53,617 Median Starting Salary $56,741
#46 #46 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA In general, California College of the Arts is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 940–1,220 Est. Net Price * $47,862 Median Starting Salary $58,382
#47 #47 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Montana State University Bozeman, MT Montana State University is a fairly selective school. The institution receives approximately 28,800... Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Est. Net Price * $17,250 Median Starting Salary $57,436
#48 #48 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $23,030 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#49 #49 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. South Dakota State University Brookings, SD South Dakota State University is a non selective school. They receive roughly 6,400 applications every... Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Est. Net Price * $18,160 Median Starting Salary $61,635
#50 #50 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA In general, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $23,737 Median Starting Salary $63,719
#51 #51 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Hartford West Hartford, CT the University of Hartford is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,090–1,300 Est. Net Price * $31,687 Median Starting Salary $60,874
#52 #52 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY Overall, SUNY College of Technology at Delhi is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 940–1,120 Est. Net Price * $16,314 Median Starting Salary $58,336
#53 #53 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY CUNY New York City College of Technology is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 850–1,030 Est. Net Price * $6,406 Median Starting Salary $58,336
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About Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

A program that focuses on the application of advanced technology to building design and construction, retrofitting existing buildings, and efficient operation of buildings, including lighting and daylight design, acoustics, solar design, building conservation, and energy-conscious design. Includes instruction in architecture, building technology, civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental control systems, sustainability, and computer tools and applications.

Of the 2,840 Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, men make up 52% percent and women make up 48% percent of the area of study. Did you know that New York has more students graduating with a degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology than any other state? In fact, New York awarded 536 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology is $43,920.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology majors is Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology can prepare you for is Architectural and Engineering Managers.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

2,840

Female Students

1,367 (48%)

Male Students

1,473 (51%)

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Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

#1 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

50%

123

1,180–1,430

$47,326

$61,350

#2 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

45%

87

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$50,126

$58,336

#3 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

7%

76

1,470–1,570

$26,060

$56,893

#4 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

63%

66

940–1,240

$32,182

$56,162

#5 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

12%

70

1,450–1,550

$36,808

$52,422

#6 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

52%

119

1,280–1,430

$43,651

$60,366

#7 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

76%

97

1,130–1,370

$22,494

$55,211

#8 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

61%

76

1,250–1,420

$28,702

$51,120

#9 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

92%

97

1,130–1,350

$37,901

$59,913

#10 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

57%

129

1,250–1,430

$19,301

$60,874

#11 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

64%

93

1,280–1,480

$22,291

$59,465

#12 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

45%

78

1,330–1,510

$14,544

$56,415

#13 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.

60%

41

1,020–1,230

$19,041

$55,544

#14 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S.