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#1

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

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

At Rhode Island School of Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Systems Science and Theory, and Computer Graphics. In fact, Rhode Island School of Design awards 89 degrees every year to Illustration majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$42,106

Median Starting Salary

$62,207

#2

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

Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Each year, Wentworth Institute of Technology grants around 116 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, and Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

59

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$35,585

Median Starting Salary

$59,913

#3

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

Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI

Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 88 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

56

SAT Score

1,140–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$37,936

Median Starting Salary

$67,826

#4

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

Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, CA

At Southern California Institute of Architecture, only one major is offered: Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

84

SAT Score

1,020–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$21,514

Median Starting Salary

$55,544

#5

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

Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY

Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 123 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

79

SAT Score

1,230–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$51,702

Median Starting Salary

$61,350

#6

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

School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every year, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago grants about 584 degrees to students studying Fine/Studio Arts, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,080–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$55,485

Median Starting Salary

$58,699

#7

#7 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

56

SAT Score

1,510–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$21,519

Median Starting Salary

$50,895

#8

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

Woodbury University
Burbank, CA

At Woodbury University, the most popular majors students study are Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, Film/Video and Photographic Arts, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

940–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$31,257

Median Starting Salary

$56,162

#9

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

Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Boston, MA

At Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the three most popular college majors students study are Illustration, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Cinematography and Film/Video Production....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

990–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$24,159

Median Starting Salary

$63,719

#10

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

California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA

At California College of the Arts, the most popular majors students study are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Graphics, and Industrial and Product Design....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

940–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$49,945

Median Starting Salary

$58,382

#11

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

Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA

At Savannah College of Art and Design, the most popular majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Illustration, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

1,070–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$46,524

Median Starting Salary

$60,458

#12

#12 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$32,964

Median Starting Salary

$58,391

#13

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

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

Every year, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute grants around 284 degrees to those majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,340–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$35,940

Median Starting Salary

$58,993

#14

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

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta, GA

Every year, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus awards around 847 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

16%

Annual Degrees Awarded

78

SAT Score

1,330–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$15,901

Median Starting Salary

$54,049

#15

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

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Each year, Florida International University awards about 1694 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

59%

Annual Degrees Awarded

126

SAT Score

1,060–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$10,742

Median Starting Salary

$53,274

#16

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

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 529 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

41

SAT Score

1,130–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$23,917

Median Starting Salary

$56,858

#17

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

Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL

At Illinois Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Illinois Institute of Technology grants 107 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,190–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$25,001

Median Starting Salary

$51,120

#18

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

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 269 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Journalism, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Accounting....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,080–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$18,322

Median Starting Salary

$58,647

#19

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

Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA

At the Art Center College of Design, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Illustration, Engineering-Related Fields, Other, and Graphic Design. In fact, the Art Center College of Design grants 149 degrees per year to graduating Illustration students....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$53,306

Median Starting Salary

$56,741

#20

#20 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

386

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$20,869

Median Starting Salary

$48,676

#21

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

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

There are plenty of classes to choose from at Harvard; they offer almost 3,900 courses in 49 undergraduate fields. Your curriculum is designed based on your goals and they require no predetermined courses for your major outside of an Expository Writing course for all freshmen....view more

Acceptance Rate

3%

Annual Degrees Awarded

106

SAT Score

1,500–1,590

Est. Net Price *

$17,900

Median Starting Salary

$49,366

#22

#22 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

147

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,017

Median Starting Salary

$50,789

#23

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

Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI

At Lawrence Technological University, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

76

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$33,807

Median Starting Salary

$57,125

#24

#24 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

115

SAT Score

1,370–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$19,005

Median Starting Salary

$55,974

#25

#25 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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, Political Science and Government, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Cell/Cellular and......view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

1,490–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$26,044

Median Starting Salary

$51,285

#26

#26 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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, Finance, and General. In fact, Washington University in St Louis grants 193 degrees annually to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

83

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$22,440

Median Starting Salary

$58,663

#27

#27 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

109

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$15,166

Median Starting Salary

$50,898

#28

#28 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

91

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,997

Median Starting Salary

$50,043

#29

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

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY

At Cornell University, the most popular majors students study are Computer Science, Labor and Industrial Relations, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Cornell University grants 457 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

70

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,455

Median Starting Salary

$56,893

#30

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

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

At the University of Southern California, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

10%

Annual Degrees Awarded

69

SAT Score

1,440–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$41,496

Median Starting Salary

$52,422

#31

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

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS

Every year, Kansas State University awards around 235 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition Sciences, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

74

SAT Score

1,040–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$18,745

Median Starting Salary

$61,105

#32

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

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

19%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,350–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$41,028

Median Starting Salary

$55,403

#33

#33 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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, History, General, and......view more

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$19,811

Median Starting Salary

$49,903

#34

#34 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

46

SAT Score

1,420–1,530

Est. Net Price *

$17,831

Median Starting Salary

$58,010

#35

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

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Each year, the University at Buffalo awards around 776 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

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

68

SAT Score

1,220–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$20,511

Median Starting Salary

$54,856

#36

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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

61

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$11,023

Median Starting Salary

$52,919

#37

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

Rice University
Houston, TX

Each year, Rice University grants about 118 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Mechanical Engineering, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

8%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Est. Net Price *

$20,587

Median Starting Salary

$54,620

#38

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

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Austin awards around 671 degrees to those majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

29%

Annual Degrees Awarded

45

SAT Score

1,250–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$18,036

Median Starting Salary

$54,795

#39

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

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Accounting, Computer Engineering, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

44%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,290–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,297

Median Starting Salary

$56,415

#40

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

Clemson University
Clemson, SC

At Clemson University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

38%

Annual Degrees Awarded

47

SAT Score

1,260–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$24,408

Median Starting Salary

$58,980

#41

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

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA

Each year, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University grants about 444 degrees to those majoring in Management Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Finance, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

38

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$22,205

Median Starting Salary

$60,874

#42

#42 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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, Psychology, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other. In fact, Tulane University of Louisiana awards 240 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

15%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,400–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,631

Median Starting Salary

$56,151

#43

#43 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 520 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,290–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$16,730

Median Starting Salary

$59,240

#44

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

University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD

Every year, the University of Maryland-College Park grants around 945 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Information Science/Studies, Psychology, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,380–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$15,833

Median Starting Salary

$56,497

#45

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

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1185 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

57

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$16,401

Median Starting Salary

$53,369

#46

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

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Information Science/Studies, Finance, and General. In fact, Syracuse University awards 233 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

42%

Annual Degrees Awarded

30

SAT Score

1,280–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$51,520

Median Starting Salary

$60,366

#47

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

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver, CO

At the University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

63

SAT Score

1,000–1,230

Est. Net Price *

$15,303

Median Starting Salary

$54,837

#48

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

North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

Each year, North Carolina State University at Raleigh grants about 841 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

40%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,310–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$14,860

Median Starting Salary

$56,754

#49

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

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Annually, Northeastern University awards about 955 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

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

26

SAT Score

1,460–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$34,770

Median Starting Salary

$57,453

#50

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

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC

Every year, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte grants around 589 degrees to students majoring in Computer Science, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Finance, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

1,100–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$13,768

Median Starting Salary

$55,918

#51

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

Montana State University
Bozeman, MT

At Montana State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Montana State University grants 289 degrees annually to Business/Commerce, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

39

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$18,511

Median Starting Salary

$57,436

#52

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

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA

Annually, the University of Massachusetts-Amherst awards around 469 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,310–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$22,954

Median Starting Salary

$59,465

#53

#53 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 449 degrees annually to Finance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,230–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$27,450

Median Starting Salary

$57,157

#54

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

Indiana University-Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

At Indiana University-Bloomington, the three most popular college majors students study are Business/Commerce, General, Public Administration, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,210–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$16,282

Median Starting Salary

$60,653

#55

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

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Annually, Iowa State University grants about 406 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Animal Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$17,354

Median Starting Salary

$60,378

#56

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

Miami University-Oxford
Oxford, OH

At Miami University-Oxford, the three most popular college majors students study are Finance, General, Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 329 degrees every year to Finance, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,240–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$27,928

Median Starting Salary

$60,505

#57

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

New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ

At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the most popular majors students pursue are Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, New Jersey Institute of Technology awards 234 degrees per year to Information Technology majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

67%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

1,210–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$16,736

Median Starting Salary

$51,474

#58

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

The New School
New York, NY

Each year, The New School awards about 240 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

1,170–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$62,226

Median Starting Salary

$56,322

#59

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

University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI

Every year, the University of Detroit Mercy grants around 216 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,040–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$17,987

Median Starting Salary

$56,188

#60

#60 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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, Zoology/Animal Biology, and Journalism. In fact, the University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus grants 308 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

17

SAT Score

1,140–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$19,900

Median Starting Salary

$56,135

#61

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

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE

Every year, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln grants around 266 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,029

Median Starting Salary

$60,033

#62

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

Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 332 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

19

SAT Score

1,160–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$29,097

Median Starting Salary

$55,837

#63

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

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH

Every year, the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus awards about 418 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

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,180–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$21,511

Median Starting Salary

$57,327

#64

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

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

Each year, The University of Texas at Arlington awards around 3249 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

45

SAT Score

990–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,956

Median Starting Salary

$55,329

#65

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

CUNY City College
New York, NY

Every year, CUNY City College grants about 400 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

58%

Annual Degrees Awarded

31

SAT Score

1,220–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$4,599

Median Starting Salary

$52,641

#66

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

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Every year, New York Institute of Technology awards about 98 degrees to those studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

22

SAT Score

1,190–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$23,074

Median Starting Salary

$55,211

#67

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

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Each year, Temple University grants around 334 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,030–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$29,641

Median Starting Salary

$60,516

#68

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

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Annually, the University of Idaho awards about 121 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

960–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$14,377

Median Starting Salary

$56,959

#69

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

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Every year, the University of Arizona awards around 440 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Physiology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,110–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,144

Median Starting Salary

$55,692

#70

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

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Each year, the University of Houston awards about 605 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,150–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$13,738

Median Starting Salary

$53,469

#71

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

Newschool of Architecture and Design
San Diego, CA

At Newschool of Architecture and Design, the most popular majors students study are Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, Interior Design, and Construction Management....view more

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

29

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$50,190

Median Starting Salary

$58,336

#72

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

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

At the University of Utah, the most popular majors students study are Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Communication, General, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of Utah awards 413 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,130–1,360

Est. Net Price *

$13,341

Median Starting Salary

$54,248

#73

#73 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 521 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

36

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$10,831

Median Starting Salary

$55,904

#74

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

Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI

At Andrews University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, and Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

11

SAT Score

1,060–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$24,874

Median Starting Salary

$58,594

#75

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

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY

At Rochester Institute of Technology, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 183 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,300–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$39,753

Median Starting Salary

$57,472

#76

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

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the most popular majors students pursue are Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Mass Communication/Media Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

74%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,180–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$21,808

Median Starting Salary

$56,910

#77

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

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

Annually, the University of Hartford awards around 45 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Est. Net Price *

$30,553

Median Starting Salary

$60,874

#78

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

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

Each year, South Dakota State University awards about 336 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Animal Sciences, General, and Business/Managerial Economics....view more

Acceptance Rate

99%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,020–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$18,233

Median Starting Salary

$61,635

#79

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

Washington State University
Pullman, WA

At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Mechanical Engineering. In fact, Washington State University awards 466 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

24

SAT Score

1,030–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$18,155

Median Starting Salary

$56,669

#80

#80 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

980–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$20,333

Median Starting Salary

$58,584

#81

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

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Every year, Ball State University awards around 171 degrees to students studying Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$13,017

Median Starting Salary

$61,586

#82

#82 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 Hospitality Administration/Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

16

SAT Score

980–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$11,388

Median Starting Salary

$55,856

#83

#83 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

18

SAT Score

930–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$7,528

Median Starting Salary

$54,684

#84

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

New York School of Interior Design
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$39,155

Median Starting Salary

$56,396

#85

#85 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 359 degrees per year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

960–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$11,593

Median Starting Salary

$58,148

#86

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

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Annually, Morgan State University grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

870–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$15,350

Median Starting Salary

$56,672

#87

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

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Each year, the University of Memphis awards about 375 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,190

Est. Net Price *

$13,656

Median Starting Salary

$54,846

#88

#88 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,499

Median Starting Salary

$57,947

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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 3,687 Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 48% percent and women make up 52% 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 747 degrees last year! The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology is $43,920.

Popularity of Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

The highest paying job for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology majors is Architectural and Engineering Managers. 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.

Top Paying Careers

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

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students
3,687
Female Students
1,927 (52%)
Male Students
1,760 (47%)

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