2026 Best Architectural Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best Architectural Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 95 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Architectural Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Purdue University Main Campus earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $19,270. More on Purdue University Main Campus
You'll be in good company at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Brigham Young University Idaho posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $13,287. Read more about Brigham Young University Idaho
Ranken Technical College came in at #3 on this year's Architectural Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. Ranken Technical College graduates 31% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,008. Typical Architectural Engineering Technology student debt is $13,989. Get the full Ranken Technical College report
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #4 on this year's Architectural Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,762, compared with $34,891 for out-of-state students. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $21,717. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile
The strong Architectural Engineering Technology programs at Southeast Technical Institute earned it the #5 place in the United States. Southeast Technical Institute is a public school based in Sioux Falls, SD. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,650. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete their Architectural Engineering Technology program here. More on Southeast Technical Institute
Ferris State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Ferris State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Ferris State University Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,589 in debt. Get the full Ferris State University report
Western Technical College La Cross landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Located in La Crosse, WI, Western Technical College La Cross is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,820 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,078. Western Technical College La Cross Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $13,669 in debt. More on Western Technical College La Cross
Madison Area Technical College placed #8 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,977, while out-of-state students pay about $7,141. Typical Architectural Engineering Technology student debt is $16,812. See the full Madison Area Technical College profile
New England Institute Of Technology ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in East Greenwich, RI. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. New England Institute Of Technology Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $32,834 in debt. See the full New England Institute Of Technology profile
Greenville Technical College placed #10 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Greenville, SC, Greenville Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,495, compared with $10,775 for out-of-state students. Greenville Technical College Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,411 in debt. More on Greenville Technical College
Midlands Technical College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Set in West Columbia, SC, Midlands Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $14,700 for out-of-state students. Midlands Technical College Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $17,611 in debt. More on Midlands Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a public school based in Green Bay, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,960, while out-of-state students pay about $7,203. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,188 in debt. More on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
University Of Southern Mississippi did well this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Hattiesburg, MS, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. University Of Southern Mississippi posts a six-year graduation rate of 49%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,998, with out-of-state students paying around $11,998. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $25,000. Get the full University Of Southern Mississippi report
North Dakota State College Of Science ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Located in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,974, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. Typical Architectural Engineering Technology student debt is $15,706. See the full North Dakota State College Of Science profile
Northern Kentucky University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Located in Highland Heights, KY, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. Northern Kentucky University posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, with out-of-state students paying around $21,912. Students borrow a median of $22,738 to complete their Architectural Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Northern Kentucky University
Weber State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Weber State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $19,176. Get the full Weber State University report
Front Range Community College did well this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Westminster, CO, Front Range Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,663, while out-of-state students pay about $17,263. Graduates carry a median of $17,384 in student loans. More on Front Range Community College
Del Mar College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Located in Corpus Christi, TX, Del Mar College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,500 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,050 for out-of-state students. Typical Architectural Engineering Technology student debt is $7,476. Read more about Del Mar College
University Of Hartford placed #20 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in West Hartford, CT. University Of Hartford graduates 58% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $49,075. University Of Hartford Architectural Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Get the full University Of Hartford report
Fairmont State University placed #21 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Fairmont State University is a public school based in Fairmont, WV. Fairmont State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. Students from in state pay about $8,708 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,924. Graduates carry a median of $26,447 in student loans. Read more about Fairmont State University
Tarrant County College District landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Set in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $1,863, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans. Read more about Tarrant County College District
Seminole State College Of Florida ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Located in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, while out-of-state students pay about $11,447. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete their Architectural Engineering Technology program here. More on Seminole State College Of Florida
Farmingdale State College placed #24 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Farmingdale State College is a public school based in Farmingdale, NY. Farmingdale State College posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. Students from in state pay about $8,626 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,536. Students borrow a median of $16,825 to complete their Architectural Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Farmingdale State College
Erie Community College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Erie Community College is a public school based in Buffalo, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Graduates carry a median of $12,580 in student loans. More on Erie Community College
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in Alfred, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,892 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,837. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. See the full Suny College Of Technology At Alfred profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Architectural Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Hudson Valley Community College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Troy, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,796, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Graduates carry a median of $12,868 in student loans. More on Hudson Valley Community College
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Located in Delhi, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a public institution. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi posts a six-year graduation rate of 38%. Students from in state pay about $8,772 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $12,762. Students borrow a median of $20,303 to complete their Architectural Engineering Technology program here. See the full Suny College Of Technology At Delhi profile
Sinclair Community College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Dayton, OH, Sinclair Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,675, with out-of-state students paying around $8,556. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $12,525. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
Nashville State Community College placed #30 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Nashville, TN, Nashville State Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,730 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,714 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,745 in student loans. Get the full Nashville State Community College report
Pellissippi State Community College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Pellissippi State Community College is a public school based in Knoxville, TN. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,770. Graduates carry a median of $8,951 in student loans. See the full Pellissippi State Community College profile
Vermont Technical College did well this year, earning the #32 position. This public school is set in Randolph, VT. Vermont Technical College posts a six-year graduation rate of 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, with out-of-state students paying around $22,296. The median Architectural Engineering Technology program debt is $24,208. Read more about Vermont Technical College
Mercer County Community College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Mercer County Community College
Augusta Technical College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Augusta Technical College
University Of California Santa Cruz placed #34 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about University Of California Santa Cruz
Wilkes Community College did well this year, earning the #35 position. See the full Wilkes Community College profile
Central Piedmont Community College placed #36 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Central Piedmont Community College profile
Mott Community College landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Mott Community College report
Santa Fe Community College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Read more about Santa Fe Community College
Durham Technical Community College placed #39 among Architectural Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Durham Technical Community College
Coastal Carolina Community College landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. See the full Coastal Carolina Community College profile
Milwaukee Area Technical College came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Get the full Milwaukee Area Technical College report
Essex County College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. See the full Essex County College profile
John Tyler Community College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. More on John Tyler Community College
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Victor Valley College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. More on Victor Valley College
Georgia Piedmont Technical College did well this year, earning the #46 position. More on Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Zane State College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Read the full report on Zane State College
Rutgers University Camden ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Rutgers University Camden
Suffolk County Community College did well this year, earning the #49 position. More on Suffolk County Community College
University Of Alaska Anchorage ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural Engineering Technology schools. See the full University Of Alaska Anchorage profile
Best Architectural Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
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- Best Architectural Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Architectural Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Architectural Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Architectural Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Architectural Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 95 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).