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2027 Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools

144 Colleges in the United States
10,056 Architectural Sciences & Technology Degrees Awarded
$53,981 Avg Early-Career Salary

Architectural Sciences & Technology degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their architectural sciences & technology programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 144 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for architectural sciences & technology students pursuing a degree.

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Choosing a Great Architectural Sciences & Technology School

Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools

Where you study architectural sciences & technology matters for your future. That is why we built our Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Architectural Sciences & Technology Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Architectural Sciences & Technology
Bachelor's Degrees in Architectural Sciences & Technology
Master's Degrees in Architectural Sciences & Technology

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Architectural Sciences & Technology in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall architectural sciences & technology education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Architectural Sciences & Technology

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 school for architectural sciences & technology. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 18 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from University Of Florida earn around $58,388 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $17,669 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from University Of Florida

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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architectural sciences & technology, ranking #2. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a very large public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 146 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo generally make around $58,653. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

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University Of California Berkeley came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 115 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural 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. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at University Of California Berkeley

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A rank of #4 makes Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus one of the top schools for architectural sciences & technology. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 115 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $67,863. Typical student debt for the program is $24,323. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architectural sciences & technology, landing the #5 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 51 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of $66,501 early in their careers. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $13,516 in student loans. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Yale University landed the #6 spot for architectural sciences & technology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Yale University awarded about 90 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Yale University earn a median of $65,244 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at Yale University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $59,622 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #8 among the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 145 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $73,126 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $18,977 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Northeastern University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 92 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $74,800 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete this degree. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for Northeastern University

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Washington University In St Louis earned the #10 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. About 94% of students finish within six years. Washington University In St Louis awarded about 103 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from Washington University In St Louis generally make around $61,564. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at Washington University In St Louis

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Coral Gables. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 155 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $57,234 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at University Of Miami

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Cornell University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 159 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $58,853 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,315. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at Cornell University

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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #13 spot for architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 163 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from University Of Maryland College Park

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 147 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $70,798 early in their careers. Harvard University graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for Harvard University

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Wentworth Institute Of Technology placed #15 among the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Wentworth Institute Of Technology graduates 68% of students within six years. Wentworth Institute Of Technology awarded about 182 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from Wentworth Institute Of Technology generally make around $72,538. Wentworth Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,887 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from Wentworth Institute Of Technology

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #16 among the best architectural sciences & technology schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 140 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $64,939 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $23,750 in student loans. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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University Of Missouri Columbia placed #17 among the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 57 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Missouri Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from University Of Missouri Columbia earn around $53,134 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,818. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for University Of Missouri Columbia

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The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 68 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earned the #19 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 125 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $56,856 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus awarded about 11 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University came in at #21 for architectural sciences & technology this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $67,532 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for Princeton University

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Kansas State University came in at #22 for architectural sciences & technology this year. Kansas State University is a very large public school located in the city of Manhattan. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. Kansas State University awarded about 78 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Kansas State University graduates carry a median of $23,546 in student loans. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for Kansas State University

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute placed #23 among the best architectural sciences & technology schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Troy. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded about 17 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute generally make around $77,378. Typical student debt for the program is $24,975. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #24 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 238 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $58,580 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 182 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $63,662 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at University Of Pennsylvania

Rest of the Top 50 Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools

These schools also placed among the best for architectural sciences & technology this year:

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
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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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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT
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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
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Architectural Sciences & Technology by Region

Explore the best architectural sciences & technology schools by region.

Region
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Middle Atlantic
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Southwest
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Architectural Sciences & Technology is one of many programs to choose from within the area of study. See all related rankings.

Major Annual Graduates
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 8,989
Architectural Technology/Technician 1,053
Architectural Sciences and Technology, Other 14

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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 · 144 schools evaluated.

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