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Architectural Engineering Colleges Under $20,000

Programs with net price under $20,000. See our methodology.

University of Detroit Mercy stands out as the only private institution offering Architectural Engineering below $20,000 annually, with a net price of $16,179 that rivals many public alternatives. The cost market varies dramatically across these 19 programs, from Tennessee State's $10,026 to approaching the $20,000 ceiling. California Polytechnic State University commands attention with an 85.20% graduation rate despite accepting just 30.43% of applicants. The architectural engineering field benefits from strong regional construction markets, particularly in the Southwest and Plains states where infrastructure development and energy projects create steady demand for graduates who understand both structural design and building systems integration.
19
Programs
$10,026 – $19,678
Net Price Range
$63,297
Avg. Program Earnings
63.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

19 Architectural Engineering Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,026 $8,568 33.0%
2 $10,204 $9,892 45.6% 96.6%
3 $10,980 $6,748 55.3% 56.4%
4 $11,779 $6,938 59.8% 96.0%
5 $12,791 $8,370 47.5% 85.9%
6 $13,773 $14,278 63.6% 81.5%
7 $15,235 $11,728 56.5% 80.8%
8 $15,624 $11,075 85.2% 30.4%
9 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
10 $16,179 $32,300 68.1% 90.5%
11 $16,378 $10,234 65.9% 70.6%
12 $17,365 $11,700 68.8% 87.8%
13 $17,413 $9,595 75.3% 72.9%
14 $17,424 $10,108 65.8% 78.6%
15 $17,722 $12,594 51.2% 79.0%
16 $17,883 $10,942 70.5% 95.1%
17 $19,353 $51,763 72.4% 61.4%
18 $19,568 $13,494 70.6% 82.5%
19 $19,678 $11,678 87.6% 31.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Missouri University of Science and Technology worth the $13,773 annual cost?

Missouri S&T graduates earn $65,066 annually, the second-highest among these programs. The university maintains a solid 63.60% graduation rate with reasonable student debt averaging $27,000. The school accepts 81.49% of applicants while delivering strong career outcomes in engineering fields.

How do public university costs compare across different states for this major?

In-state tuition ranges from North Carolina A&T's $6,748 to Missouri S&T's $14,278, showing significant regional variation. Wyoming offers particularly strong value at $6,938 in-state with a 59.80% graduation rate. Texas schools like UT Arlington charge $11,728 in-state while Texas A&M Kingsville costs just $9,892.

Is the high acceptance rate at Texas A&M Kingsville concerning for program quality?

Texas A&M Kingsville accepts 96.55% of applicants but maintains reasonable standards with a 45.60% graduation rate. Student debt averages $24,743, which remains manageable for engineering graduates. The high acceptance rate often reflects regional access missions rather than academic quality issues.

Where do graduates from these programs typically find employment opportunities?

North Carolina A&T graduates earn $53,810 annually, reflecting strong regional construction and infrastructure markets. The 55.30% graduation rate suggests steady career placement in architectural firms, construction companies, and consulting engineering practices. Many programs feed into growing markets in energy, transportation, and commercial development sectors.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.