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CIP 04.0902 Architecture

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

9,002

2025 · 124 schools

International share

23.4%

2,102 international students

Bachelor's degrees

4,296

11.3% international

Master's degrees

4,547

34.8% international

Overview

Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology is a multidisciplinary field that combines principles of architecture, engineering, and technology to design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. This program typically covers a wide range of topics, including architectural design, building materials, structural systems, environmental systems, construction management, and sustainability practices.

Students in this field learn to create functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces while also considering factors such as safety, efficiency, and environmental impact. The curriculum often includes courses in architectural theory, computer-aided design (CAD), building information modeling (BIM), and construction methods. Practical experience is also emphasized, with opportunities for internships and project-based learning that allow students to apply their skills in real-world settings.

Graduates of Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology programs are equipped to pursue careers in various sectors, including architecture firms, construction companies, urban planning agencies, and government organizations. They may work as architectural technologists, project managers, building inspectors, or sustainability consultants. As the demand for sustainable and innovative building solutions continues to grow, professionals in this field are increasingly sought after for their expertise in integrating technology with traditional architectural practices.

Overall, this program prepares students to meet the challenges of modern construction and design while promoting sustainable development and improving the built environment.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2010 to 2025, graduates grew 112,425% and the international share went from 50.0% to 23.4%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
42.5%
Asian
7.9%
Hispanic
15.4%
Black
5.0%
Other
5.8%
Intl.
23.4%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 124 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts 51 30
#2 Princeton University New Jersey 27 9
#3 Harvard University Massachusetts 147 67
#4 Yale University Connecticut 90 50
#7 University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 182 139
#12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York 238 170
#14 Cornell University New York 159 82
#14 Carnegie Mellon University Pennsylvania 51 26
#16 Washington University in St Louis Missouri 103 29
#16 Rice University Texas 35 13
#20 University of California-Berkeley California 115 67
#20 University of California-Los Angeles California 71 48
#25 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan 125 58
#26 University of Virginia-Main Campus Virginia 49 7
#27 University of Southern California California 131 33
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Georgia 115 71
#34 University of Florida Florida 18 10
#34 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois 149 47
#34 The University of Texas at Austin Texas 66 15
#42 Northeastern University Massachusetts 92 17
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 95 4
#49 University of Maryland-College Park Maryland 163 5
#49 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Washington 145 41
#52 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia 180 31
#55 University of Miami Florida 155 30
#55 The Pennsylvania State University Pennsylvania 11 5
#59 Tulane University of Louisiana Louisiana 54 7
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 140 9
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 46 9
#69 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York 17 8
#72 Syracuse University New York 155 64
#73 Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana 7 0
#73 North Carolina State University at Raleigh North Carolina 35 13
#80 Clemson University South Carolina 58 7
#85 New Jersey Institute of Technology New Jersey 132 31
#85 University at Buffalo New York 72 19
#95 University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri 57 1
#95 Rochester Institute of Technology New York 7 2
#100 Florida International University Florida 153 19
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 98 9
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 105 2
#116 Iowa State University Iowa 109 19
#116 University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Oklahoma 35 8
#116 University of Oregon Oregon 107 13
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 64 21
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 94 14
#121 Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois 181 57
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 66 4
#133 Thomas Jefferson University Pennsylvania 87 16
#137 University of Houston Texas 32 5
#148 Catholic University of America D.C. 72 3
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 182 15
#148 University of Kentucky Kentucky 79 3
#156 Florida A&M University Florida 71 1
#156 Kansas State University Kansas 78 5
#156 CUNY--City College New York 85 5
#169 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska 89 4
#169 University of North Carolina at Charlotte North Carolina 61 13
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 34 6
#179 University of Utah Utah 78 3
#186 University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii 23 3
#186 University of Detroit Mercy Michigan 60 23
#191 University of Arkansas Arkansas 67 0
#191 Florida Atlantic University Florida 64 4
#191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Oklahoma 37 0
#191 Washington State University Washington 73 4
#202 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Louisiana 56 2
#208 University of Idaho Idaho 72 6
#208 Mississippi State University Mississippi 59 0
#219 New York Institute of Technology New York 147 27
#227 Ball State University Indiana 23 10
#227 The New School New York 87 48
#227 University of Texas-San Antonio Texas 40 1
#236 University of Colorado Denver Colorado 151 3
#236 University of Nevada--Las Vegas Nevada 15 5
#236 University of New Mexico-Main Campus New Mexico 22 2
#236 Kent State University at Kent Ohio 118 6
#236 University of Texas-Arlington Texas 64 10
#250 South Dakota State University South Dakota 39 4
#262 Andrews University Michigan 23 2
#276 Northern Arizona University Arizona 1 0
#276 California Baptist University California 83 5
#288 University of Hartford Connecticut 19 3
#288 University of Memphis Tennessee 7 2
#288 University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Wisconsin 26 3
#308 Montana State University Montana 97 1
#317 Morgan State University Maryland 10 0
#317 Kean University New Jersey 26 1
#342 Kennesaw State University Georgia 89 3
#353 University of Louisiana--Lafayette Louisiana 29 0
— Pratt Institute-Main New York 240 91
— Wentworth Institute of Technology Massachusetts 182 9
— Boston Architectural College Massachusetts 150 45
— California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo California 146 7
— Lawrence Technological University Michigan 134 14
— Southern California Institute of Architecture California 131 74
— Roger Williams University Rhode Island 101 0
— Savannah College of Art and Design Georgia 98 37
— Rhode Island School of Design Rhode Island 90 53
— Woodbury University California 88 7
— Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona 67 1
— Dunwoody College of Technology Minnesota 63 1
— Newschool of Architecture and Design California 53 2
— California College of the Arts California 41 15
— Endicott College Massachusetts 39 0
— American College of the Building Arts South Carolina 38 0
— Art Center College of Design California 29 26
— Springfield Technical Community College Massachusetts 24 0
— CUNY New York City College of Technology New York 24 1
— Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania 18 0
— Massachusetts College of Art and Design Massachusetts 16 4
— Blinn College District Texas 14 0
— Fairmont State University West Virginia 14 0
— Truckee Meadows Community College Nevada 11 0
— New York School of Interior Design New York 11 6
— SUNY College of Technology at Delhi New York 10 0
— School of the Art Institute of Chicago Illinois 9 3
— Ranken Technical College Missouri 7 0
— Academy of Art University California 5 4
— University of the District of Columbia D.C. 4 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers 220,260 $87.28 $181,540
Architectural and Civil Drafters 103,700 $34.01 $70,740
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 7,700 — $101,250

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2010–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.