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Programs in Architectural Sciences and Technology

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Students in architectural sciences and technology programs prepare to assist architects in developing plans and related documentation and in performing architectural office services. Programs may focus on the application of advanced technology to building design and construction, retrofitting existing buildings, and efficient operation of buildings, including lighting and daylight design, acoustics, solar design, building conservation, and energy-conscious design. Courses in this major may include architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting and design, construction methods and materials, environmental systems, building codes and standards, cost estimation, planning documentation, building technology, civil and structural engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental control systems, and sustainability.

Top Schools For Architectural Sciences and Technology Programs

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Washington University in St. Louis

Least Selective:
CUNY College of Staten Island

Largest:
Northern Virginia Community College

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Midland University

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University of Southern California

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El Camino College

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University of Southern California

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY		 $25,470 5,784 86 Bachelor's (86)
CUNY New York City Tech
Brooklyn, NY		 $10,299 15,383 71 Bachelor's (71)
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA		 $4,550 24,800 57 Certificate (37), Associate (20)
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA		 $6,244 37,931 42 Certificate (37), Associate (5)
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA		 $5,062 22,029 33 Certificate (14), Associate (19)
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA		 $5,050 22,423 24 Certificate (12), Associate (12)
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI		 $3,664 17,541 22 Associate (22)
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA		 $39,183 16,751 22 Certificate (15), Master's (7)
New York Inst. of Tech - Manhattan
New York, NY		 $24,140 1,997 22 Bachelor's (22)
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA		 $4,594 21,745 20 Certificate (6), Associate (14)
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Architectural Sciences and Technology Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 262 38%
Associate 290 42%
Bachelor's 136 20%
Master's Not Available 0%
Doctoral Not Available 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 458 67%
Female 230 33%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 85 13%
Black or African American 28 4%
Hispanic or Latino 222 33%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 6 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 259 39%
Other/Unknown 63 10%
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