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2027 Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$22,778 Avg Student Debt
$63,198 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Architectural Engineering Badge [Architectural Engineering](/majors/engineering/architectural-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for architectural engineering students.

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2027 Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the architectural engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Architectural Engineering Schools

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Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas At Arlington the best value for a degree in architectural engineering in the Southwest Region. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. Students from in state pay about $11,950 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,582. Students borrow a median of $21,632 to complete the architectural engineering program here. Early-career architectural engineering graduates make about $55,304. That is a strong return on a $21,632 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Texas A And M University Kingsville earned it the #2 place for architectural engineering. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Kingsville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,892, while out-of-state students pay about $25,746. Architectural Engineering graduates carry a median of $24,743 in student loans. Architectural Engineering graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of $55,459 early in their careers. Set against $24,743 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Texas A And M University Kingsville admits about 91% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus one of the best values for architectural engineering. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,797 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,377. Students borrow a median of $23,138 to complete the architectural engineering program here. Early-career architectural engineering graduates make about $58,084. Set against $23,138 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.

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Students looking for strong value in architectural engineering will find it at University Of Arizona, which ranked #4. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for architectural engineering graduates is $21,861. Architectural Engineering graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in architectural engineering will find it at Oklahoma State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Stillwater. In-state tuition and fees average $10,110, with out-of-state students paying around $25,630. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete the architectural engineering program here. Soon after graduation, architectural engineering degree recipients from Oklahoma State University Main Campus generally make around $50,993. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Oklahoma State University Main Campus admits about 75% of applicants.

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The University Of Texas At Austin earned the #6 position for value in architectural engineering this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Architectural Engineering graduates carry a median of $25,701 in student loans. Soon after graduation, architectural engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $73,510. That is a strong return on a $25,701 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Texas A And M University College Station came in at #7 for value in architectural engineering this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical student debt for architectural engineering graduates is $20,031. Architectural Engineering graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of $64,891 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,031 median debt. Roughly 57% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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