Bachelor’s Degrees in Architectural Engineering
Education Levels of Architectural Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 834 people earned their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. This makes it the 180th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in architectural engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 834 |
| Master’s Degree | 184 |
| Graduate Certificate | 58 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Architectural Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering is $73,510. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $72,567 to a high of $76,353.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering is $39,224. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $43,673 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $36,307.
The median monthly payment of a architectural engineering graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $467.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in architectural engineering. About 65.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 545 |
| Women | 289 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of architectural engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 55 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 110 |
| White | 529 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 44 |
Most Popular Architectural Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 28 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for architectural engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is Auburn University. Each year, around 30,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,692 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Auburn. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 3% were women. Data shows that Auburn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architectural engineering. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 30% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
Kansas State University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Roughly 20,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,964 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from K -State. Of these students, 39% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering at Kansas State University make a median salary of 73,510.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architectural engineering. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UT Austin. Of these students, 50% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Texas at Austin architectural engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,510.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo make a median salary of 73,510.
The 6th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado Boulder. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from CU - Boulder. About 52% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CU - Boulder graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
The 7th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Roughly 40,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UC. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. University of Cincinnati - Main Campus architectural engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,510.
University of Kansas is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from KU. Of these students, 50% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
The 8th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Arlington. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UT Arlington. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. The University of Texas at Arlington architectural engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,510.
Milwaukee School of Engineering is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,385 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from MSOE. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Milwaukee School of Engineering architectural engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,510.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architectural engineering. Each year, around 7,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Data shows that Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
University of Nebraska - Lincoln is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Roughly 25,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,318 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UNL. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 23% were women. University of Nebraska - Lincoln architectural engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,510.
Drexel University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,293 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Drexel. Of these students, 48% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering at Drexel University make a median salary of 73,510.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from WPI. About 62% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WPI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
The 15th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is North Carolina A & T State University. Each year, around 12,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,895 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from NC A&T. About 43% of this group were women, and 96% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NC A&T graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
The 16th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - Kingsville. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,137 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,409 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Texas A&M Kingsville. Of these students, 42% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas A&M University - Kingsville architectural engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,510.
The 17th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wyoming. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UW. Of these students, 38% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering at University of Wyoming make a median salary of 73,510.
The 18th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from U Miami. About 22% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Miami architectural engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,510.
The 18th most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Illinois Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,607 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Illinois Tech. About 45% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Illinois Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,510.
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in architectural engineering. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from University of Oklahoma. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus make a median salary of 73,510.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to architectural engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 8,820 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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