Colorado · Architectural Sciences and Technology

Best colleges for Architectural Sciences and Technology in Colorado

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the only Colorado college that awards Architectural Sciences and Technology degrees and certificates: 151 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25).

The Architectural Sciences and Technology program focuses on the principles and practices involved in architecture and related services. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the technical aspects of building…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 04.09
States offered
44
with a program page
Degrees / yr
151
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$43,953
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
46%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Architectural and Civil Drafters
$78,240
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,95315146%—$24,150

Colleges awarding the most Architectural Sciences and Technology degrees in Colorado

By graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Denver Public
151$43,953

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Architectural and Civil Drafters (SOC 17-3011).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+4.1%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~10,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$64,280
typically Associate's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingActive LearningCritical ThinkingMonitoringActive Listening

What Architectural and Civil Drafters earn in Colorado

Jobs in Colorado
3,570
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$78,240
median $76,370
Best-paying metro
$83,770
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Related careers

Architectural and Civil Drafters
$78,240 avg · 3,570 jobs
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
$86,150 avg · 110 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Architectural Sciences and Technology programs in Colorado.

Which Colorado colleges award the most Architectural Sciences and Technology degrees?+

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the only Colorado college that awards Architectural Sciences and Technology degrees and certificates: 151 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions).

Which Architectural Sciences and Technology program in Colorado has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus tops the list at $43,953. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters earn in Colorado?+

The average annual wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Colorado is $78,240 (median $76,370), across about 3,570 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Architectural Sciences and Technology program?+

The Architectural Sciences and Technology program focuses on the principles and practices involved in architecture and related services. This program is designed for students interested in understanding the technical aspects of building…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, active learning, critical thinking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Architectural and Civil Drafters?+

The national job outlook is about +4.1% growth with around 10,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Associate's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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