by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Cal Poly stacks up against peers offering architectural sciences.
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Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering architectural sciences. In particular, it placed #2 out of 135 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 172 bachelor’s degrees in architectural sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, architectural sciences students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is above $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 45% of architectural sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of architectural sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in architectural sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the architectural sciences majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
The architectural sciences program at Cal Poly includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 172 |
Cal Poly conferred 172 completions in architectural and building sciences/technology recently — 55% to women and 45% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).