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Bachelor’s Degrees in Architectural Engineering

769 Yearly Graduations
$64,188 Median Salary
$26,987 Median Debt
There are 28 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 27 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 8.2% of architectural engineering graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Architectural Engineering Majors

In 2020-2021, 769 bachelor's degrees were awarded to architectural engineering majors. 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 769
Master’s Degree 168
Graduate Certificate 69
Doctor’s Degree 6

Earnings of Architectural Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering is $64,188. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $62,622 and the high is $67,772.

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Student Debt

The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering is $26,987. 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, $29,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $24,438.

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Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $376.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in architectural engineering. About 64.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 494
Women 275
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The racial-ethnic distribution of architectural engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 38
Black or African American 29
Hispanic or Latino 87
White 484
International Students 63
Other Races/Ethnicities 68
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There are 28 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in architectural engineering. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
129 Yearly Graduations
5% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 129 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architectural engineering majors at Auburn. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 5% were women.

#2

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
87 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for architectural engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Roughly 89,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The architectural engineering program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 87 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas
65 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,489 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,294 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 65 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architectural engineering majors at K -State. Of these students, 29% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

64 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 64 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UT Austin. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.

42 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 45% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
34 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,806 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,168 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architectural engineering majors at CU - Boulder. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.

29 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,099 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UC. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 31% were women.

#8

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas
27 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from KU. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.

27 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
59% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architectural engineering majors at UT Arlington. Of these students, 59% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
27 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $43,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,057 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architectural engineering majors at MSOE. About 37% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

27 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $9,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,452 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% were women.

#12

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

Lincoln, Nebraska
26 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $7,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from UNL. Of these students, 31% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
26 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,766 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $36,234 per year. The architectural engineering program at Drexel University awarded 26 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.

#14

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
21 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $54,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,980 per year. The architectural engineering program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 21 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 71% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

North Carolina A & T State University

Greensboro, North Carolina
19 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,745 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from NC A&T. Of these students, 63% were women and 95% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Kingsville, Texas
16 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
88% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from Texas A&M Kingsville. Of these students, 38% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming
15 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $3,696 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,382 per year. The architectural engineering program at University of Wyoming awarded 15 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in architectural engineering from U Miami. Of these students, 21% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $48,555 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,052 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architectural engineering majors at Illinois Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,034 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 bachelor's degrees were handed out to architectural engineering majors at University of Oklahoma. About 58% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to architectural engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mechanical Engineering 36,809
Electrical Engineering 17,320
Civil Engineering 15,193
Computer Engineering 12,194
Chemical Engineering 10,172

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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