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2023 Most Popular Architectural Sciences Schools in California

51 Colleges
$56,150 Avg Salary
$32,500 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Architectural Sciences & Technology School for You

Architectural Sciences & Technology is the #94 most popular major in California with 1,033 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Architectural Sciences Schools in California ranking. Our analysis looked at 51 schools in California to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Architectural Sciences & Technology program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Architectural Sciences & Technology Colleges.

Our analysis found University of Southern California to be the most popular school for architectural sciences and technology students who want to pursue a degree in California. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, architect science graduates from USC carry an average student debt load of $32,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $314.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Architectural Sciences Schools in California list. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.

Full Architectural Sciences & Technology at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Southern California Institute of Architecture is a great place for architectural sciences and technology students. SCI-Arc is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

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#4

Woodbury University

Burbank, CA

Out of the 51 schools in California that were part of this year’s ranking, Woodbury University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Woodbury is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Burbank.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Architectural Sciences Schools in California list. UCLA is a very large public school located in the large city of Los Angeles.

Full Architectural Sciences & Technology at University of California - Los Angeles Report

University of California - Berkeley landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular architectural sciences and technology programs. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley.

Full Architectural Sciences & Technology at University of California - Berkeley Report

With a ranking of #7, Newschool of Architecture and Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for architectural sciences and technology students. Located in the city of San Diego, Newschool of Architecture and Design is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

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Mt. San Antonio College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular architectural sciences and technology programs. Mt. SAC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Walnut.

Full Architectural Sciences & Technology at Mt. San Antonio College Report

#9

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA

California College of the Arts came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Architectural Sciences Schools in California ranking. Located in the large city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#10

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular architectural sciences and technology programs. Located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a public school with a large student population.

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Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 186
Nevada 16

Architectural Sciences & Technology is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Architect Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Architecture 4,982
Urban & Regional Planning 2,419
Landscape Architecture 905
Environmental Design 741
Interior Architecture 728

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 27 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to SSR2000.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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