Architectural and Building Science
Offered at: Larimer, Westminster
Do you like to draw or work with computers? Are you detail-oriented? Do you like to see a project from the ground up? If these are your interests, this could be your career.
Complete an architectural engineering degree in as little as two years.
You can earn an Architectural and Building Science Degree (A.A.S.) from classroom-based courses at the Larimer or Westminster campuses. Some classes can be taken online or at any campus. See required courses and course descriptions.
An architectural engineering degree prepares you for a wide array of jobs.
- Architectural Engineering Technology – support architects, engineers, and construction industry leaders
- Building Science and Sustainable Design – use green architectural practices in CAD and building information modeling (BMI).
- Civil Engineering Technology – support civil engineers on large building structures or construction of roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, etc. (Westminster Campus)
- Structural Engineering Technology – produce shop drawings for steel fabricators and erectors. (Westminster Campus)
Start at FRCC to become a licensed architect in Colorado.
FRCC’s Architectural and Building Science A.A.S. degree is recognized as an approved path toward licensure in architecture by the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors. Whether you start with an A.A.S. or bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the time to meet the requirements to take the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) is the same – about nine years of education and work experience. One difference: You’re working in the real world faster. See gainful employment information.
Transfer to CSU to earn an architectural engineering degree.
Our faculty has worked closely with Colorado State University (construction management) so several classes will transfer. Of course, there also are plenty of general-education classes guaranteed to transfer. As always, work closely with your advisor.
Choose a certificate to get started faster.
With one of our two-or three-semester certificates, you can move quickly into the workforce. See required courses:
Annual Salaries for Architectural Engineering Degree
| |
Entry |
Average |
Experienced |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters |
$33,100 |
$50,100 |
$69,600 |
| Electrical and Electronic Drafters |
$35,300 |
$58,000 |
$82,500 |
| Mechanical Drafters |
$35,800 |
$51,900 |
$78,200 |
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Employment Statistics Survey (2010)