by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for architectural engineering, ranked #5 out of 23 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Architectural Engineering Schools | 5 of 23 |
| Best Architectural Engineering Schools in California | 1 of 1 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in architectural engineering at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
| Master’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in architectural engineering.
Cal Poly is among the very best schools in the country for architectural engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Architectural Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal Poly go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,591 a year. This is higher than $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal Poly, architectural engineering students accumulate a median of $25,116 in student loans. This is higher than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 50% of architectural engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of architectural engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. Roughly 52% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal Poly. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Architectural Engineering | 13 |
