by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for architecture/urban planning, coming in at #6 out of 216 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Architecture & Related Services Schools | 6 of 216 |
| Best Architecture & Related Services Schools in California | 3 of 30 |
The following degree levels are granted in architecture/urban planning at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 244 |
| Master’s | 16 |
This architecture/urban planning field at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 172 |
| Landscape Architecture | 42 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 40 |
| Architecture | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 244 bachelor’s degrees in architecture/urban planning.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering architecture/urban planning at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Architecture/Urban Planning graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly earn a median of $67,914 a year. This is below $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, architecture/urban planning graduates take on a median debt of $22,900 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 45% of architecture/urban planning bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of architecture/urban planning bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Approximately 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in architecture/urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning | 16 |
