Best Architectural Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 2 colleges offering Architectural Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 95 recent graduates. Graduates earn $66,081 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $64,811.

2
Schools in PA
$66,081
PA Avg. Earnings
$64,811
National Avg.
17
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Architectural Engineering in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (1)
$68,631
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$63,530
avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Pennsylvania produce comparable or higher early earnings for Architectural Engineering graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Architectural Engineering Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus logo

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

$68,631
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $67,154
Graduates: 55
Acceptance: 54.2%
#2
Drexel University logo

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$63,530
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $62,581
Graduates: 40
Acceptance: 77.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Architectural Engineering in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus ranks #1 for Architectural Engineering in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $68,631 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Architectural Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Architectural Engineering graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Architectural Engineering graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $66,081 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $64,811 for this major.
What is the hardest Architectural Engineering school to get into in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is the most selective Architectural Engineering program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 54.2%. The average acceptance rate across Architectural Engineering programs in the state is 65.9%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Architectural Engineering in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, private Architectural Engineering programs produce average earnings of $63,530 vs $68,631 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.