2025 Best Architectural Engineering Schools
24
Colleges in the United States
1,088
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
A degree in
architectural engineering is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #436 out of 1506 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
College Factual looked at 24 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Architectural Engineering Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,088 degrees in architectural engineering to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Architectural Engineering School
The architectural engineering program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Architectural Engineering rankings. For our Best Overall Architectural Engineering School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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 Engineering Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Architectural Engineering Schools list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Architectural Engineering in the United States
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the architectural engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Schools in Architectural Engineering
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
240
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
Auburn University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in architectural engineering. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.
There were approximately 240 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from Auburn University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
52
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in architectural engineering. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.
There were approximately 52 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from The University of Texas at Austin
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
41
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in architectural engineering needs to check out California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public university located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. A Best Colleges rank of #165 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.
There were approximately 41 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
Texas A&M University - College Station is a great decision for students interested in a degree in architectural engineering. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of College Station. A Best Colleges rank of #42 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Texas A&M College Station is a great university overall.
There were approximately 17 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at Texas A&M College Station in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from Texas A&M University - College Station
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
62
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 19 schools for overall quality in the state of Nebraska.
There were approximately 62 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at UNL in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CO
66
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #145 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CU - Boulder is a great university overall.
There were approximately 66 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at CU - Boulder in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from University of Colorado Boulder
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In PA
41
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #115 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Drexel is a great university overall.
There were roughly 41 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at Drexel in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from Drexel University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.
There were roughly 13 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IL
Illinois Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. This school ranks 23rd out of 85 schools for overall quality in the state of Illinois.
There were approximately 23 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at Illinois Tech in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
31
Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Rolla, Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 5th out of 48 colleges for overall quality in the state of Missouri.
There were approximately 31 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at Missouri University of Science and Technology in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in architectural engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology
