Find Grad Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

If you are interested in studying Architectural Engineering, take a look at what California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Get started with the following essential facts.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 57 architectural engineering degrees were granted at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Online Class Availability at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Distance learning is available at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Among 23,069 students, 127 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Architectural Engineering Rankings at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Rankings can help you compare California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Architectural Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value California #1 of 1
Best Value Far Western (Region) #1 of 2
Best Value Nationwide #1 of 23
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #5 of 23

Earnings for Architectural Engineering Graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Those who finish California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo’s Architectural Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Architectural Engineering at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $69,509
2 years $63,005
3 years $72,987
4 years $77,591
5 years $97,098

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Architectural Engineering graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo report median earnings of $77,591, compared with $77,339 for all California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

Architectural Engineering earnings compared with all majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Architectural Engineering graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is $25,116.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Architectural Engineering graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Architectural Engineering graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are 53% women (30) and 47% men (27).

Architectural Engineering Bachelor’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Among the 44 bachelor’s architectural engineering graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 50% were women (22) and 50% were men (22).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo gender breakdown of Architectural Engineering Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 23
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 6
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Architectural Engineering majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Architectural Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, above the national average of 29%.*

Architectural Engineering Master’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Among the 13 master’s architectural engineering degrees awarded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo gender breakdown of Architectural Engineering Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Architectural Engineering master’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 4
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Architectural Engineering majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Architectural Engineering master’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, higher than the national average of 17%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Architectural Engineering Concentrations at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

This Architectural Engineering program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Architectural Engineering 57

Top-Paying Careers for Architectural Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Architectural Engineering program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Architectural Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers $116,775
Mechatronics Engineers $115,569
Microsystems Engineers $104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277
Wind Energy Engineers $98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Photonics Engineers $84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Robotics Engineers $72,925

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Find Graduate Schools Near You

Our school finder matches students with accredited graduate schools across the U.S. for free.