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2027 Best Architectural Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region

5 Colleges in the United States
314 Architectural Engineering Degrees Awarded
$62,076 Avg Early-Career Salary

Architectural Engineering programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for architectural engineering students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Architectural Engineering in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall architectural engineering education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Architectural Engineering

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Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University tops our 2027 ranking of the best architectural engineering schools. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 227 architectural engineering degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architectural engineering degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $90,194. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural engineering program at Auburn University

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The University Of Alabama is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architectural engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Architectural Engineering graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $50,740 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,496 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural engineering from The University Of Alabama

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

Students looking for a strong architectural engineering program will find one at University Of Miami, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 16 architectural engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Miami in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural engineering program make about $57,234 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural engineering details for University Of Miami

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North Carolina A And T State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architectural engineering, ranking #4. North Carolina A And T State University is a large public school located in the city of Greensboro. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 37 architectural engineering degrees were awarded at North Carolina A And T State University in the most recent year. Architectural Engineering graduates of North Carolina A And T State University earn a median of $67,152 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,608 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural engineering program at North Carolina A And T State University

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Tennessee State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architectural engineering, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Tennessee State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 35%. About 18 architectural engineering degrees were awarded at Tennessee State University in the most recent year. Architectural Engineering graduates of Tennessee State University earn a median of $45,060 early in their careers. Tennessee State University graduates carry a median of $29,489 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural engineering from Tennessee State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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