North Carolina · Architectural Sciences and Technology

Best Architectural Sciences and Technology institutions in North Carolina, ranked by earnings

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
2
offering CIP 04.09
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
88
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
77%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Architectural and Civil Drafters
$66,680
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering Architectural Sciences and Technology in North Carolina

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte Public
5869%
2North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh Public
3085%

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 North Carolina

Jobs in North Carolina
3,140
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$66,680
median $63,590
Best-paying metro
$71,570
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Related careers

Architectural and Civil Drafters
$66,680 avg · 3,140 jobs
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
$85,120 avg · 140 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Architectural Sciences and Technology programs in North Carolina.

How much do Architectural and Civil Drafters earn in North Carolina?+

The average annual wage for Architectural and Civil Drafters in North Carolina is $66,680 (median $63,590), across about 3,140 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

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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