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2027 Best Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Master’s Degree Schools

90 Colleges in the United States
4,458 Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Degrees Awarded
$56,937 Avg Early-Career Salary

Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 90 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for architectural & building sciences/technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology in the United States

See the highest-ranked architectural & building sciences/technology schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology

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No school ranked higher than Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus this year for architectural & building sciences/technology. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 101 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $67,863. Students borrow a median of $24,323 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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A rank of #2 makes University Of California Berkeley one of the top schools for architectural & building sciences/technology. University Of California Berkeley is a very large public school located in the city of Berkeley. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 115 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from University Of California Berkeley earn around $63,958 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,238. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for University Of California Berkeley

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology, ranking #3. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 44 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $66,501 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,516 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Yale University graduates 96% of students within six years. About 90 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Yale University earn around $65,244 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Yale University

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University Of Maryland College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology, ranking #5. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 32 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $57,901 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,836. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for University Of Maryland College Park

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. About 85% of students finish within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 35 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from North Carolina State University At Raleigh generally make around $59,622. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $22,113 in student loans. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Northeastern University came in at #7 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $74,800 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,611. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for Northeastern University

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Washington University In St Louis placed #8 among the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. Washington University In St Louis graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Washington University In St Louis earn around $61,564 in the first couple years of their career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 86 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus generally make around $64,874. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $18,977 in student loans. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Cornell University came in at #10 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 81 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $67,278 in their early career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $17,315 in student loans. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for Cornell University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. Harvard University awarded about 146 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $70,798. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Harvard University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami came in at #12 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 59 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $57,234 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for University Of Miami

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The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #13 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 66 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $57,819 in their early career. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 125 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $56,856. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #15 spot for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. About 11 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $60,523. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,266 in student loans. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University earned the #16 position for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. About 98% of students finish within six years. Princeton University awarded about 27 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of Princeton University earn a median of $67,532 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Princeton University

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Kansas State University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Manhattan. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Kansas State University awarded about 78 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Kansas State University generally make around $51,543. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete this degree. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for Kansas State University

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Wentworth Institute Of Technology landed the #18 spot for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 78 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at Wentworth Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of Wentworth Institute Of Technology earn a median of $72,538 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,887 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Wentworth Institute Of Technology

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute placed #19 among the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn around $77,378 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,975. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #20 position for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 238 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $58,580 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #21 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 182 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $63,662 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of California Los Angeles placed #22 among the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 71 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $60,428 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,097. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for University Of California Los Angeles

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University earned the #23 position for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 58 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Clemson University earn around $62,038 in the first couple years of their career. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Clemson University

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign landed the #24 spot for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 63 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $58,636 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,291 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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The University Of Tennessee earned the #25 position for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. About 74% of students finish within six years. About 18 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at The University Of Tennessee in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $49,826. Students borrow a median of $22,859 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for The University Of Tennessee

Rest of the Top 50 Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong architectural & building sciences/technology education:

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
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Rice University
Houston, TX
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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
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Other Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 90 schools evaluated.

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