Overview

Architectural engineers focus on the structural engineering of buildings, including the design of the structural and mechanical systems such as lighting, air conditioning, heating and ventilation. Architectural engineers also manage the challenges that arise during the construction process and ensure a building is safe, sustainable, and built on time and on budget.

The Architectural Engineering program from California Polytechnic State University emphasizes both the theoretical and practical with a focus on hands-on experiences. You will take several intensive design labs and design actual buildings, and have many opportunities to build models and test building components in the labs.

Along with your structural engineering courses, you will also be enrolled in several architecture and construction management courses. This cross-disciplinary interaction will give you a better insight and understanding into the other areas you will collaborate with in the workplace.

Careers

Graduates of the architectural engineering program are best prepared to be a practicing structural engineer or a project manager of construction in California and around the world.

Some of the major employers of our graduates include AKH Structural Engineers, Holder Construction, Strandberg Engineering and SDG Architects. Students wanting a master's degree can continue earning one at Cal Poly with the ARCE Blended Program. You can also go on to other grad schools such as UC Berkeley, USC, Columbia University, and the University of Washington.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structures

Mechanics of Structural Members

Mechanics of Structural Members Laboratory

Structural Analysis

Steel Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

196 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

Architecture Civil Engineering & Construction View 315 other Bachelors in Architecture in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Coursework: They look at the college-prep coursework you have taken during high school, including the courses you have in progress or planned during 12th grade

GPA: For the purposes of your application, they'll consider your 9th-11th grade weighted GPA
Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience: Cal Poly takes activities such as work experience, internships, volunteer programs and extracurricular activities into consideration

Make sure you have a copy of your transcripts, current and planned class schedules, household annual income and social security number (if available).

There is a $70 application fee per campus at the time you apply, unless you qualify for an application fee waiver

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28359 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28359 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

15039 USD / year

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Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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