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2027 Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools

90 Colleges in the United States
4,459 Architectural Sciences & Technology Degrees Awarded
$56,937 Avg Early-Career Salary

Architectural Sciences & Technology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their architectural sciences & technology programs.

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

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Best Schools for Architectural Sciences & Technology in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in architectural sciences & technology, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Architectural Sciences & Technology

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No school ranked higher than Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus this year for architectural sciences & technology. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 101 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $67,863 early in their careers. 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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University Of California Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architectural sciences & technology, ranking #2. This very large public university is located in the city of Berkeley. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 115 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Berkeley in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of $63,958 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,238 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from University Of California Berkeley

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architectural sciences & technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates 96% of students within six years. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology awarded about 44 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $66,501 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,516. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

Students looking for a strong architectural sciences & technology program will find one at Yale University, which ranked #4. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 90 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at Yale University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural 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. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for Yale University

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $57,901 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,836. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at 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 sciences & technology schools. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. 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. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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Northeastern University came in at #7 for architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 47 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $74,800 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for Northeastern University

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Washington University In St Louis landed the #8 spot for architectural sciences & technology this year. Located in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 51 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $61,564 in their early career. Washington University In St Louis graduates carry a median of $17,553 in student loans. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report 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 sciences & technology schools. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 86 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $64,874 in their early career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $18,977 in student loans. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Cornell University placed #10 among the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 81 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from Cornell University earn around $67,278 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,315 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at Cornell University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #11 for architectural sciences & technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. About 146 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from Harvard University earn around $70,798 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for Harvard University

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami earned the #12 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 59 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Graduates of the architectural sciences & technology program make about $57,234 in their early career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from University Of Miami

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The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #13 spot for architectural sciences & technology this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 66 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. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from The University Of Texas At Austin

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University Of Michigan Ann Arbor landed the #14 spot for architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 125 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $56,856. Typical student debt for the program is $19,137. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best architectural sciences & technology schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $60,523 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University earned the #16 position for architectural 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. There were roughly 27 architectural sciences & technology students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from Princeton University earn around $67,532 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for Princeton University

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Kansas State University earned the #17 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. About 71% of students finish within six years. Kansas State University awarded about 78 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from Kansas State University earn around $51,543 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,546 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from Kansas State University

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Wentworth Institute Of Technology ranked #18 on our 2027 list of 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 78 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural sciences & technology degree from Wentworth Institute Of Technology earn around $72,538 in the first couple years of their career. Wentworth Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,887 in student loans. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at Wentworth Institute Of Technology

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned the #19 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates 84% of students within six years. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded about 12 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural 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. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #20 among the best architectural sciences & technology schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 238 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $58,580 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania landed the #21 spot for architectural sciences & technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 182 architectural sciences & technology degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $63,662. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. See the full architectural sciences & technology program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #22 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of California Los Angeles awarded about 71 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $60,428 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,097 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural sciences & technology from University Of California Los Angeles

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University earned the #23 position for architectural sciences & technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Clemson. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Clemson University awarded about 58 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $62,038 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,783. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at Clemson University

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #24 for architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 63 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $58,636 early in their careers. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates carry a median of $21,291 in student loans. Read more about the architectural sciences & technology program at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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The University Of Tennessee came in at #25 for architectural sciences & technology this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. The University Of Tennessee awarded about 18 architectural sciences & technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $49,826 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,859. Get the full architectural sciences & technology details for The University Of Tennessee

Rest of the Top 50 Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s architectural sciences & technology ranking:

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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 Sciences & Technology Degree Levels

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, 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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