Architectural and Building Sciences / Technology programs in California

11 colleges in California offer Architectural and Building Sciences / Technology, from bachelor's degree to post-master's certificate. The most graduates in 2023-24 came from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, Southern California Institute of Architecture, and University of Southern California.

Updated September 2026 · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard

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Colleges

Sorted by graduates in Architectural and Building Sciences / Technology. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · 4-year · Public

Bachelor's degree

Average net price
$16,665

Graduation rate
86%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$90,768
Southern California Institute of Architecture
Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$43,923

Graduation rate
71%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$71,909
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate

Average net price
$32,740

Graduation rate
92%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$92,498
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA · 4-year · Public

Master's degree

Average net price
$13,481

Graduation rate
93%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$92,446
Woodbury University
Burbank, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$33,692

Graduation rate
60%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$65,668
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA · 4-year · Public

Master's degree

Average net price
$12,548

Graduation rate
93%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$82,511
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$26,285

Graduation rate
62%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$61,504
Newschool of Architecture and Design
San Diego, CA · 4-year · Private for-profit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$52,570

Graduation rate
62%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$68,891
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$48,661

Graduation rate
79%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$71,958
California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA · 4-year · Private nonprofit

Bachelor's degree Master's degree

Average net price
$53,909

Graduation rate
61%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$49,414
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA · 4-year · Private for-profit

Master's degree

Average net price
$40,613

Graduation rate
34%

Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,008

Program 04.0902, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).