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2026 Best Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Schools in Illinois

2 Colleges in the United States
373 Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Degrees Awarded
$42,007 Avg Early-Career Salary

Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools.

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Best Schools for Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology in Illinois

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the architectural & building sciences/technology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology

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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology. This very large public university is located in the city of Champaign. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 181 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent data year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $49,869 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,291 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign

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Illinois Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. Illinois Institute Of Technology graduates 75% of students within six years. Illinois Institute Of Technology awarded about 173 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of Illinois Institute Of Technology earn a median of $37,948 early in their careers. Illinois Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $31,343 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Illinois Institute Of Technology

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School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago graduates 67% of students within six years. About 19 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $38,205 in their early career. School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

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