### SUMMARY

 Studying Architectural Technology is not only a valuable choice, but typically a requisite first step for undergraduates aspiring to enter a career as a computer aided design designer, a visual designer, or a graphic artist. Interestingly, architectural technology is an uncommon major ranking as the 154th most popular area of study. Last academic year, there were 1,864 architectural technology diplomas received. In-state tuition for architectural technology at private universities is, on average, 4.1 times more pricey than their public peers.

 With just 46 institutions having programs for architectural technology you might have limited options as to the institutions you can choose from. If you're looking to surround yourself with other architectural technology students, consider universities in New York which have the most undergraduates admitted to architectural technology annually. less precisely, the top region to get a degree in architectural technology is in the Mid East region with [New York Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-york-institute-of-technology), [Pratt Institute-Main](/colleges/pratt-institute-main), and [Syracuse University](/colleges/syracuse-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to study architectural technology is the Pacific-12 Conference with [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california), [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah), and [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) representing the conference. That said, our choice for the best school for architectural technology is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). You may also want to check out our list of [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges).

 The objectively 'best' school might not actually be the best school for every student. There can be a bunch of facets to weigh when selecting school. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would impact your feelings on which college to attend. Here at Authority, we have evaluated the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which architectural technology university boasts the best campus, the answer is [University of Massachusetts-Amherst](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-amherst). If you are primarily interested in which school has the best campus, then we have an entire page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our selection of the university with the best student life for architectural technology is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Are you curious why? Keep reading to learn more about Authority's top selections. Many of our conclusions will probably shock you.

 If price is a major deciding factor in your choice of where you attend university, you might consider avoiding [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california). [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspis the most expensive school for architectural technology, at least regarding out of state enrollment. We do have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that could put the cost at [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california)&nbspinto perspective. Additionally, you may care to know that architectural technology is the 140th most expensive degree in the United States, with an average expense of $34,600. On a broader scale, the most costly state for architectural technology in the country is Missouri demonstrated with a cost of $54,250 at the main college in the state Washington University in St Louis. Even more broadly, the most costly region for architectural technology is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [Art Center College of Design](/colleges/art-center-college-of-design) with a cost of $44,272, [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california) with a cost of $57,256, and [University of Washington-Seattle Campus](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus) with a cost of $37,071.

 Our cheapest region for architectural technology is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus](/colleges/university-of-colorado-denver-anschutz-medical-campus) with a cost of $24,408, [Montana State University](/colleges/montana-state-university) with a cost of $23,890, and [University of Utah](/colleges/university-of-utah) with a cost of $26,017. More optimistically, the most affordable university for architectural technology is [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university). Our entire list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can anticipate paying in the neighborhood of $12,000 for a degree in architectural technology. The cost balloons intensely to a median of $26,800 for the out-of-state public-school undergrad. On that note, our pick for the university constituting the best value for architectural technology: [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Here you will see our comprehensive list of the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this idea is predicated on the assumption that you are an out-of-state student. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition is considered, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for architectural technology students can cover a wide range, but two-years after leaving college students will typically make around $55,200. While there is much variation in salary; top positions can rake in up to $84,600. Straight out of university, the lowest end opportunities within the architectural technology field earn $36,000, which is an alright wage. The top earning graduates for architectural technology attended [Carnegie Mellon University](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university)&nbspand if you want to find the colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The general diversity of architectural technology ranks very highly, coming in the 97th percentile of majors nationally. The college with the highest composite diversity for architectural technology is [Andrews University](/colleges/andrews-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Architectural Technology only is within the 14th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, in the 90th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share at 39% of scholars majoring in architectural technology. Additionally, 52% of scholars seeking an architectural technology major are men.

 The median score of architectural technology professors is 3.7 stars, a rating that is 7% below the average across every major; this is a subpar score. If you are looking for the most popular architectural technology instructor nationally, consider looking up Taha Alyousef at [Western Kentucky University](/colleges/western-kentucky-university). This may surprise you, but the highest ranked instructors of architectural technology from student rankings are at [Orange Coast College](/colleges/orange-coast-college). If we consider data beyond simply rankings it becomes clear that the school possessing the best professors for architectural technology is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). You will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest instructors in the U.S.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for architectural technology is [Rice University](/colleges/rice-university). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a detailed page for the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you believe that considering university from context only built on superlatives might create issues. We hope you read our other pages on individual universities and peruse some of our helpful background pages on useful things to look out for as your university search continues.



 ### POPULARITY

 Architectural technology is the 154th most popular degree in America, with 1,864 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #155 [Humanities](/rankings/best-colleges-for-humanities), and narrowly lost to #153 [Fashion Design](/rankings/best-colleges-for-fashion-design).

 The degree is offered at a total of 46 colleges across the nation, and is the 286th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 10% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 75% of colleges offering architectural technology are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The mid east produces the most architectural technology graduates, largely led by [New York Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-york-institute-of-technology), while it’s the Pacific-12 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [New York Institute of Technology](/colleges/new-york-institute-of-technology) and [Pratt Institute-Main](/colleges/pratt-institute-main).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more architectural technology graduates than [Arizona State University-Tempe](/colleges/arizona-state-university-tempe), which graduated 122 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study architectural technology). More students studied architectural technology as a percentage of total students at [Pratt Institute-Main](/colleges/pratt-institute-main) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Architectural technology is the 140th most expensive degree in the United States, with a median cost of $34,596 among the top 50 programs (just ahead of #141, [Acting](rankings/best-colleges-for-acting), with a median cost of $34,531).

 The Far West has the most expensive colleges with top architectural technology programs led by [Art Center College of Design](/colleges/art-center-college-of-design) with an annual cost of $44,272. Missouri is the most expensive state for architectural technology led by [Washington University in St Louis](/colleges/washington-university-in-st-louis).

 Public schools with solid programs by and large charge 75.37% less than private schools for in-state students. However, when looking at out-of-state tuition, the median top 50 Public school charges 44.79% less than your average private school. So, if you're applying to a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for architectural technology is [University of Southern California](/colleges/university-of-southern-california), which is the 14th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Fitchburg State University](/colleges/fitchburg-state-university). It costs just $7,050 per year and is ranked 34th for its architectural technology program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [Iowa State University](/colleges/iowa-state-university)  is probably for you, ranked #19 with an in-state cost of just $8,042. Another more affordable pick would be #12, [University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus](/colleges/university-of-colorado-denver-anschutz-medical-campus) in Adams County, CO with a cost of $7,920 for in-state students and $24,408 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 College is a serious investment for most students. It's important to make sure you get a high return on your investment. We hope the following career and earnings stats help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Architectural Technology student makes a first year income of $43,946 a year (top 33%). Further into their employment, they can take home as high as $84,602 to as little as $36,043, but average about $55,210. For context, that is 43% more than America's average.

 The most popular job title for an Architectural Technology graduate is Engineer, which often make near $59,000; next are Technology Architect and Design Engineer, which typically make about $77,000 and $60,000 respectively.

 The highest grossing region for Architectural Technology graduates is The Southeast. AL has the highest grossing Architectural Technology alumni of any state. American Athletic Conference has the best paid Architectural Technology graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Architectural Technology: Median Professor Rating: 3.7 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors constantly have a large influence your college experience, no matter what you study. A great instructor can provide inspiration and set you up for future success. Alternatively, a bad experience with a professor can turn you off of an entire field or even worse... fail you!

 Professors of Architectural Technology have a median student rating of 3.7 / 5, which puts them in the lower 12 percent in the nation based on overall professor quality. For context that's 7.5% south of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Architectural Technology just edged-out those from ["Applied Economics"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-applied-economics), whereas ["Veterinary Technology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-veterinary-technology)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Architectural Technology.

 Now for some statistics about Architectural Technology professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Architectural Technology professors. The Conference USA has the highest rated Architectural Technology professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Architectural Technology professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Architectural Technology professors than private colleges. Finally, California has the highest rated Architectural Technology professors in America.

 Taha Alyousef, instructor at [Western Kentucky University](/colleges/western-kentucky-university)&nbspin Bowling Green, KY is the most popular Architectural Technology professor in the US. Javier Cambron, instructor at [Orange Coast College](/colleges/orange-coast-college)&nbspin Costa Mesa, CA is the highest rated Architectural Technology professor in America, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Take a look at which universities have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is an immensely consequential adventure in one's life; it is an occasion for personal growth and evolution. Undergraduates attempt to learn who they dream to become and forge many of the needed skills to become a prosperous member of society. But growth isn't completely confined to the classroom - the late nights discussing the Second Intifada with a peer, the personal lesson learned from an old professor, the exposure to a different life experience. As such, attending a diverse college tremendously enhances what one gains from the time at school.

 Architectural Technology is a more popular subject for students of color than white students. 39% of the nation's Architectural Technology majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(36%), latino students (11%), and asian students (9%). The most ethnically diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Andrews University](/colleges/andrews-university)&nbspin Berrien Springs, MI.

 Additionally, Architectural Technology is highly diverse with respect to sex, with 48% of students majoring in Architectural Technology identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Carnegie Mellon University](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university) in Pittsburgh, PA.

 Another important type of diversity is income diversity. Unfortunately, Architectural Technology ranks in the bottom 15% of subjects economic diversity. 32% of its majors come from families that bring in more than $110,000 per year, 14% are from households that take home between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 26% grew up in households earning less than $30,000 a year. [Pennsylvania College of Technology](/colleges/pennsylvania-college-of-technology) is the most socioeconomically diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MI is the most diverse state for Architectural Technology. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 9%
* Black: 4%
* Latino: 11%
* White: 39%
* Other: 36%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 52%
* Female: 48%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 26%
* 30k - 48k: 13%
* 48k - 75k: 14%
* 75k - 110k: 14%
* Over 110k: 32%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 55%
* Out of State: 36%
* International: 10%


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