Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

CIP Code: 4.0902

A architectural and building sciences/technology degree prepares graduates for careers in Architectural and engineering managers, Architecture teachers, postsecondary, Architectural and civil drafters. 121 colleges and universities offer this program.

Annual Degrees Awarded
8,535
Colleges Offering 121
Avg. Career Salary $111,167
Top Career Salary $167,740

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Salary by College

Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $70,074 four years after graduating (middle half: $55,479–$86,857). Where you study it matters: across 22 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $50,263 to $103,414.

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#College4 yrs afterWage-adjusted1 yr afterMedian debtOutcome Rating
1University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA$103,414$95,119$81,377$18,977A
2University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA$93,156$82,034$64,939$22,250B+
3Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY$84,447$80,376$58,246$31,000C
4University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA$78,741$71,649$47,874$30,500A+
5Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA$77,401$70,430——B+
6Syracuse University Syracuse, NY$76,367$72,686$58,622$31,000A
7Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK$73,075$82,046$56,272$25,464B+
8Cornell University Ithaca, NY$71,914$68,447$50,428$17,315A+
9Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY$71,240$80,665$46,919$23,750D
10New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY$69,776$66,412$50,115$27,000B+
11New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ$69,456$60,960$48,961$31,000A
12Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA$68,760$69,930$55,334$31,000A
13University of Oregon Eugene, OR$67,623$68,021——B
14University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL$67,147$65,971$41,102$19,687A+
15Temple University Philadelphia, PA$66,518$67,649$50,267$26,500B+
16Montana State University Bozeman, MT$64,133$70,055—$25,061C+
17Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA$64,052$66,307$48,181$24,500D
18Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI$62,157$65,537——C+
19CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY$61,664$58,691$34,834$14,692F
20Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA$58,695$59,693$45,584$27,000B+
21SUNY College of Technology at Delhi Delhi, NY$58,573$55,749——B+
22University of New Mexico-Main Campus Albuquerque, NM$50,263$58,197$25,089$20,477C

Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.

What Can You Do With a Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Degree?

Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:

Architectural and engineering managers

$167,740 +3.8% growth

Architecture teachers, postsecondary

$101,480 +2.0% growth

Architectural and civil drafters

$64,280 +4.1% growth
$111,167
Average Salary Across Careers
$167,740
Highest Paying Career
3
Career Paths Available

Best Colleges for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in architectural and building sciences/technology.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 136 A+
2 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 68 A+
3 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 259 A
4 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 173 A
5 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 142 A
6 Cornell University Ithaca, NY 136 A
7 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA 120 A
8 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 106 A
9 Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO 90 A
10 University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA 90 A
11 Yale University New Haven, CT 85 A
12 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA 69 A
13 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA 50 A
14 University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA 49 A
15 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 47 A
16 Rice University Houston, TX 32 A
17 Princeton University Princeton, NJ 25 A
18 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 198 B+
19 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL 181 B+
20 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA 172 B+
21 Florida International University Miami, FL 159 B+
22 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 152 B+
23 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ 139 B+
24 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 133 B+
25 Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI 129 B+
26 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA 122 B+
27 Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH 99 B+
28 CUNY City College New York, NY 90 B+
29 Northeastern University Boston, MA 87 B+
30 Clemson University Clemson, SC 56 B+

Largest Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Programs

Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most architectural and building sciences/technology graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 292 B
2 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 259 A
3 Pratt Institute-Main Brooklyn, NY 241 B
4 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 198 B+
5 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL 181 B+
6 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 173 A
7 Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL 173 B
8 California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA 172 B+
9 Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA 164 C
10 Florida International University Miami, FL 159 B+
11 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY 154 B
12 University of Miami Coral Gables, FL 152 B+
13 Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA 150 C+
14 University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO 145 C+
15 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY 144 C+
16 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 142 A
17 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ 139 B+
18 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 136 A+
19 Cornell University Ithaca, NY 136 A
20 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 133 B+
21 Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI 129 B+
22 University of Oregon Eugene, OR 129 B
23 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA 122 B+
24 Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI 121 C+
25 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA 120 A
26 Roger Williams University Bristol, RI 119 C
27 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA 117 C+
28 Boston Architectural College Boston, MA 110 D
29 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 108 B
30 Temple University Philadelphia, PA 108 B
8,535
Degrees Awarded Annually
121
Colleges Offering Program
3
Related Careers

About Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology is a degree program offered at 121 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 8,535 students graduate with this degree.

Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as architectural and engineering managers, architecture teachers, postsecondary, architectural and civil drafters.

Program Classification

CIP Code 4.0902
Field (2-digit CIP) 4.
Category (4-digit CIP) 4.090

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology degree?
A Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology degree can lead to careers as a architectural and engineering managers, architecture teachers, postsecondary, architectural and civil drafters, and more. Top earners in related careers can make up to $167,740 annually.
How many colleges offer Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology?
121 colleges and universities in the United States offer Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology as a degree program. Each year, approximately 8,535 students graduate with this degree.
What are the best colleges for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology?
The best colleges for Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology based on Repit's ratings include University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of California-Los Angeles, Columbia University in the City of New York, University of Pennsylvania, University of Southern California. Rankings are based on the college's overall Repit grade and the number of degrees awarded in this program.
What is the salary potential with a Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology degree?
Graduates with a Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology degree can expect average salaries around $111,167 in related careers, with top earners making up to $167,740. Actual salaries depend on the specific career path, experience level, and location.