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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 101 degrees every year to Illustration majors....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,400–1,530 Median Starting Salary $62,207
#2 #2 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 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,020–1,230 Median Starting Salary $55,544
#3 #3 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 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 106 SAT Score 1,510–1,590 Median Starting Salary $49,366
#4 #4 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 125 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 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,130–1,330 Median Starting Salary $59,913
#5 #5 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, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Political Science and Government, General, History, General,......view more Acceptance Rate 4% Annual Degrees Awarded 85 SAT Score 1,470–1,570 Median Starting Salary $51,285
#6 #6 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 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 172 SAT Score 1,510–1,580 Median Starting Salary $50,789
#7 #7 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 259 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $48,676
#8 #8 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 143 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Graphic Design, Industrial and Product Design, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 97 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $61,350
#9 #9 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, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Electrical and Electronics Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,040–1,280 Median Starting Salary $57,125
#10 #10 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, Economics, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 16% Annual Degrees Awarded 136 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $55,974
#11 #11 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, Computer and Information Sciences, Other, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 90 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,043
#12 #12 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, and Hotel/Motel Administration/Management. In fact, Cornell University grants 467 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 69 SAT Score 1,490–1,570 Median Starting Salary $56,893
#13 #13 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 1206 degrees to students studying Computer and Information Sciences, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 109 SAT Score 1,370–1,530 Median Starting Salary $54,049
#14 #14 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 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 76 SAT Score 1,450–1,550 Median Starting Salary $52,422
#15 #15 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 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 91 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Median Starting Salary $52,919
#16 #16 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 93 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 38 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $67,826
#17 #17 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, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,898
#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 274 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 116 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,647
#19 #19 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 47 SAT Score 1,520–1,590 Median Starting Salary $50,895
#20 #20 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, Computer Engineering, General, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 42% Annual Degrees Awarded 81 SAT Score 1,330–1,520 Median Starting Salary $56,415
#21 #21 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 154 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $53,274
#22 #22 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 168 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Elementary Education and Teaching, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,105
#23 #23 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 53 SAT Score 1,480–1,560 Median Starting Salary $58,663
#24 #24 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 115 degrees per year to graduating Computer Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score 1,200–1,440 Median Starting Salary $51,120
#25 #25 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 62 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $55,403
#26 #26 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, Public Policy Analysis, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Operations Research,......view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $49,903
#27 #27 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 541 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 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 65 SAT Score 1,290–1,450 Median Starting Salary $60,874
#28 #28 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 49 SAT Score 1,420–1,540 Median Starting Salary $58,010
#29 #29 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 -- Annual Degrees Awarded 91 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,049
#30 #30 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 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 69 SAT Score 1,220–1,390 Median Starting Salary $54,856
#31 #31 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 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 72 SAT Score 1,090–1,320 Median Starting Salary $53,369
#32 #32 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 38% Annual Degrees Awarded 56 SAT Score 1,270–1,420 Median Starting Salary $58,980
#33 #33 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 49 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $57,453
#34 #34 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, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, Animation, Interactive Technology, and Video Graphics and Special Effects....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,162
#35 #35 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. New York School of Interior Design New York, NY At New York School of Interior Design, only one major is offered: Interior Design. Typically, 27 students are awarded a degree in Interior Design annually. view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,396
#36 #36 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 601 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Social Sciences, General, and Advertising....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,858
#37 #37 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, 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 47 SAT Score 1,260–1,420 Median Starting Salary $59,240
#38 #38 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 Computer and Information Sciences, General, Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,220–1,470 Median Starting Salary $51,474
#39 #39 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 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 41 SAT Score 1,260–1,500 Median Starting Salary $54,795
#40 #40 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 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,500–1,570 Median Starting Salary $58,391
#41 #41 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 16 SAT Score 1,510–1,570 Median Starting Salary $54,620
#42 #42 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 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 58 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $55,918
#43 #43 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, Cinematography and Film/Video Production, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 990–1,180 Median Starting Salary $63,719
#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 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 25 SAT Score 1,410–1,540 Median Starting Salary $56,497
#45 #45 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, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 14% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,400–1,510 Median Starting Salary $56,151
#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, Finance, General, and Information Science/Studies. In fact, Syracuse University awards 220 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,290–1,440 Median Starting Salary $60,366
#47 #47 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Every year, Thomas Jefferson University awards around 232 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,837
#48 #48 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 30 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,754
#49 #49 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 525 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer Science, Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,320–1,500 Median Starting Salary $59,465
#50 #50 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 248 degrees to those studying Fashion/Apparel Design, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,170–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,322
#51 #51 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH Annually, Ohio State University-Main Campus awards around 893 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Experimental Psychology, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,310–1,450 Median Starting Salary $56,957
#52 #52 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 248 degrees to students majoring in Engineering, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,040–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,188
#53 #53 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 100 degrees to those studying Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,190–1,430 Median Starting Salary $55,211
#54 #54 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 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 37 SAT Score 1,060–1,290 Median Starting Salary $60,458
#55 #55 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 267 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,033
#56 #56 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 7 SAT Score 1,380–1,510 Median Starting Salary $58,993
#57 #57 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Temple University Philadelphia, PA Each year, Temple University grants around 355 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,516
#58 #58 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 567 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 49 SAT Score 1,010–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,904
#59 #59 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 2465 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 54 SAT Score 1,010–1,250 Median Starting Salary $55,329
#60 #60 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, 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 11 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Median Starting Salary $57,157
#61 #61 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, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Public Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,200–1,420 Median Starting Salary $60,653
#62 #62 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 Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Miami University-Oxford awards 323 degrees every year to Marketing/Marketing Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,220–1,380 Median Starting Salary $60,505
#63 #63 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 696 degrees to students studying Fine/Studio Arts, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,080–1,240 Median Starting Salary $58,699
#64 #64 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Endicott College Beverly, MA Annually, Endicott College grants around 129 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,200–1,350 Median Starting Salary $67,692
#65 #65 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Iowa State University Ames, IA Annually, Iowa State University grants about 369 degrees to those studying Mechanical Engineering, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Animal Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,090–1,330 Median Starting Salary $60,378
#66 #66 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Organizational Behavior Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,140–1,340 Median Starting Salary $56,135
#67 #67 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 15 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Median Starting Salary $56,081
#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 107 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Mechanical Engineering, Criminology, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 33 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,959
#69 #69 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 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 30 SAT Score 1,160–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,469
#70 #70 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 389 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Economics, General, Fine/Studio Arts, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,070–1,430 Median Starting Salary $52,641
#71 #71 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 Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 940–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,382
#72 #72 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business/Commerce, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 339 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,458
#73 #73 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 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,000–1,240 Median Starting Salary $54,837
#74 #74 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 57 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $60,874
#75 #75 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 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 23 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $57,327
#76 #76 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, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, the University of Utah awards 484 degrees every year to Research and Experimental Psychology, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,130–1,350 Median Starting Salary $54,248
#77 #77 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 486 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,110–1,370 Median Starting Salary $55,692
#78 #78 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Tallahassee, FL At Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 21% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $55,132
#79 #79 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, Mechanical Engineering, Modeling, and Virtual Environments and Simulation. In fact, Rochester Institute of Technology awards 208 degrees per year to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,310–1,460 Median Starting Salary $57,472
#80 #80 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 Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $57,947
#81 #81 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 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $56,910
#82 #82 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 4 SAT Score 1,070–1,290 Median Starting Salary $58,524
#83 #83 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 Psychology, General, Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, Andrews University grants 29 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $58,594
#84 #84 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 315 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Managerial Economics, Animal Sciences, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,020–1,220 Median Starting Salary $61,635
#85 #85 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 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 910–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,684
#86 #86 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 18 SAT Score 1,080–1,260 Median Starting Salary $61,586
#87 #87 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. California Baptist University Riverside, CA Every year, California Baptist University grants about 188 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,538
#88 #88 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General. In fact, Washington State University awards 531 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,030–1,220 Median Starting Salary $56,669
#89 #89 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, Montana State University grants 374 degrees annually to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,080–1,290 Median Starting Salary $57,436
#90 #90 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 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 990–1,220 Median Starting Salary $58,584
#91 #91 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,912
#92 #92 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, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Engineering-Related Fields, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $56,741
#93 #93 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, 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 16 SAT Score 930–1,150 Median Starting Salary $58,148
#94 #94 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Each year, Northern Arizona University awards about 452 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,190 Median Starting Salary $57,629
#95 #95 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 Psychology, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 980–1,220 Median Starting Salary $55,856
#96 #96 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Fairmont State University Fairmont, WV Each year, Fairmont State University awards about 69 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Education, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 850–1,090 Median Starting Salary $58,041
#97 #97 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 392 degrees to students studying Kinesiology and Exercise Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $54,846
#98 #98 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 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 10 SAT Score 850–1,080 Median Starting Salary $56,672
#99 #99 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA At Academy of Art University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects, Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, and Illustration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#100 #100 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, Construction Management, and Interior Design....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#101 #101 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. The School of Architecture Scottsdale, AZ Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,336
#102 #102 Best College for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $56,846
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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 4,474 Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, men make up 46% percent and women make up 54% 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 674 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

4,474

Female Students

2,420 (54%)

Male Students

2,054 (45%)

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

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

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1,020–1,230

$55,544

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

4%

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1,510–1,590

$49,366

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

91%

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1,130–1,330

$59,913

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

4%

85

1,470–1,570

$51,285

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

5%

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1,510–1,580

$50,789

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

4%

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1,510–1,570

$48,676

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

73%

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1,160–1,400

$61,350

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

56%

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1,040–1,280

$57,125

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

16%

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1,370–1,530

$55,974

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

11%

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1,330–1,540

$50,043

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

9%

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1,490–1,570

$56,893

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

14%

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1,370–1,530

$54,049

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

10%

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1,450–1,550

$52,422

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

39%

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1,230–1,460

$52,919

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

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