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2026 Best Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

14 Colleges in the United States
1,920 Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology Degrees Awarded
$54,006 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for architectural & building sciences/technology students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Architectural & Building Sciences/Technology in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 Maryland College Park tops our 2026 ranking of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 25 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $57,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from University Of Maryland College Park

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A rank of #2 makes Cornell University one of the top schools for architectural & building sciences/technology. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 136 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Cornell University earn around $58,853 in the first couple years of their career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $17,315 in student loans. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for Cornell University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology, ranking #3. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology, ranking #4. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. There were roughly 25 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $67,532 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Princeton University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

A rank of #5 makes Syracuse University one of the top schools for architectural & building sciences/technology. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 154 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $58,622 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Syracuse University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #6 position for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 259 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $58,580 in their early career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 173 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,662 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for University Of Pennsylvania

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Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #8 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $63,515. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,491 in student loans. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #9 spot for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 69 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $48,514 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $29,000 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for Carnegie Mellon University

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology earned the #10 position for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. About 73% of students finish within six years. New Jersey Institute Of Technology awarded about 139 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architectural & building sciences/technology program make about $48,961 in their early career. New Jersey Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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University At Buffalo came in at #11 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. University At Buffalo is a very large public school located in the suburb of Buffalo. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. University At Buffalo awarded about 69 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from University At Buffalo earn around $48,306 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,232. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for University At Buffalo

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Pratt Institute Main
Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute Main is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 74% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 241 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Pratt Institute Main in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Pratt Institute Main generally make around $56,038. Pratt Institute Main graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Pratt Institute Main

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New York Institute Of Technology placed #13 among the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Set in the rural area of Old Westbury, New York Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. New York Institute Of Technology awarded about 144 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from New York Institute Of Technology earn around $50,115 in the first couple years of their career. New York Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at New York Institute Of Technology

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Thomas Jefferson University placed #14 among the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Thomas Jefferson University graduates 69% of students within six years. There were roughly 117 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $61,021 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Thomas Jefferson University

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College came in at #15 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 90 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Cuny City College in the most recent data year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of Cuny City College earn a median of $61,110 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,389 to complete this degree. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for Cuny City College

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 108 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Temple University earn around $49,428 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Temple University

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University placed #17 among the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Union. About 47% of students finish within six years. Kean University awarded about 16 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of Kean University earn a median of $48,705 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,703. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for Kean University

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Cuny New York City College Of Technology earned the #18 position for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Set in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 21%. Cuny New York City College Of Technology awarded about 15 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn around $34,834 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,221. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Cuny New York City College Of Technology

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The New School
New York, NY

The New School ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. The New School is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The New School graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 73 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at The New School in the most recent data year. Architectural & Building Sciences/technology graduates of The New School earn a median of $56,546 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,460 to complete this degree. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at The New School

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Suny College Of Technology At Delhi landed the #20 spot for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Located in the rural area of Delhi, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a mid-sized public university. About 38% of students finish within six years. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi awarded about 10 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architectural & building sciences/technology degree from Suny College Of Technology At Delhi earn around $48,647 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,303. More information about a degree in architectural & building sciences/technology from Suny College Of Technology At Delhi

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Pennsylvania College Of Technology landed the #21 spot for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. Set in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 architectural & building sciences/technology students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $43,501. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the architectural & building sciences/technology program at Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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Morgan State University came in at #22 for architectural & building sciences/technology this year. This large public university is located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 41% of students complete a degree within six years here. Morgan State University awarded about 10 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architectural & building sciences/technology degree recipients from Morgan State University generally make around $49,736. Morgan State University graduates carry a median of $30,309 in student loans. See the full architectural & building sciences/technology program report for Morgan State University

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New York School Of Interior Design placed #23 among the best architectural & building sciences/technology schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. New York School Of Interior Design awarded about 14 architectural & building sciences/technology degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full architectural & building sciences/technology details for New York School Of Interior Design

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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 · 27 schools evaluated.

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