BS in Architectural Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Texas A And M University Kingsville

Program Overview

The B.S. in Architectural Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville combines architectural design with engineering principles, preparing students to work across structural engineering, building systems, and project/construction management. Over four years, students build foundations in mathematics, science, graphics, structures, thermal and environmental systems, construction, and architectural design, culminating in senior design projects that emphasize teamwork and practical building-system applications.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students establish the mathematical, scientific, and graphical foundations of architectural engineering through Computer Graphics, Calculus I, University Physics I, and Architectural History II. The first year also introduces engineering practice through Engineering as a Career, while Statics and chemistry build the technical foundation for later architectural engineering courses.

Year 2: The curriculum moves into engineering analysis and building performance with courses such as Thermal Analysis, Strength of Materials, and Architectural Development Introduction. Students develop an understanding of structural behavior, thermal systems, engineering economics, and architectural development while continuing advanced mathematics and physics.

Year 3: Students progress into integrated building systems and engineering applications through courses including Building Environmental Systems, Building Electrical Systems I, and Building Services Engineering. The curriculum covers HVAC and indoor environmental conditions, electrical building systems, fluid mechanics, and structural/construction concepts, connecting engineering analysis with building design.

Year 4: The final year focuses on professional application through Senior Design Project I, Senior Design Project II, and Construction Engineering, alongside Building Electrical Systems II and Construction Materials Lab. The senior design sequence applies upper-level engineering knowledge to building structural and services systems, with an emphasis on teamwork, construction practice, and professional ethics.

Focus Areas

Architectural design, structural engineering, building electrical systems, thermal and environmental systems, building services, construction engineering, building systems integration, and project/construction management.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems using engineering, science, and mathematics; design solutions that address specified needs; communicate effectively; function effectively on teams; apply ethical and professional responsibilities; and pursue professional development and continuing education.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

ABET: The B.S. in Architectural Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, supporting its alignment with established engineering education standards.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Official ranking: Texas A&M University-Kingsville's official Architectural Engineering sources do not state a specific QS, Guardian, or other program-level employability ranking; therefore, no ranking is listed here. The university does state that the program prepares graduates for professional practice, licensure and certification in project/construction management, building systems engineering, or structural engineering.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The BS in Architectural Engineering at Texas A&M University–Kingsville combines architectural design with structural, building-systems, and engineering applications, giving students practical experience through dedicated design labs, instrumentation work, computer-based modeling, and engineering analysis. The curriculum includes Architectural Design Lab, where students evaluate alternative systems and integrate them into multi-system building designs through physical and virtual 3D studies, as well as an Instrumentation Laboratory covering measurements of sound, pressure, lighting, thermal conditions, and air pollution.

Students can build these skills using the university's engineering computer labs, architectural/engineering software, laboratory instrumentation, and specialized engineering facilities, including:

Architectural Design Lab: Students complete six laboratory hours per week developing architectural designs, evaluating alternative systems, and integrating multiple building systems through physical and virtual three-dimensional studies.
Instrumentation Laboratory: Students gain hands-on experience with measurement, calibration, error and uncertainty analysis, and data correlation, including sound, pressure, lighting, thermal, and air-pollution measurements.
Computer Graphics: The first-year AEEN 1310 Computer Graphics course introduces computer-based graphics skills relevant to architectural engineering.
Engineering Software: The university's engineering computer environment provides access to AutoCAD, Revit, MATLAB, Abaqus CAE, Visual Analysis, and Visual Studio, alongside specialized Bentley engineering applications.
Virtual Desktop Labs: Engineering students can use computer laboratories equipped with VDI machines, giving them access to engineering computing resources through the university's virtual desktop environment.
Engineering Laboratories: The College of Engineering provides laboratory spaces and equipment supporting hands-on engineering instruction and student projects, with engineering classrooms also equipped with computers, projectors, and high-speed internet.
Building Systems: Coursework covers thermal analysis, structural analysis, building environmental systems, building electrical systems, and building services engineering, allowing students to work across the major technical systems found in buildings.
Physical & Virtual Modeling: The Architectural Design Lab specifically uses physical and virtual three-dimensional studies, giving students opportunities to test and evaluate building-system alternatives rather than focusing only on theoretical design.
Research & Computing: Texas A&M–Kingsville provides engineering computing resources through classrooms and laboratories, including specialized computational and graphics tools available to engineering students.
Library Resources: The Jernigan Library provides computer workstations, group presentation rooms, group study rooms, instructional spaces, printers/scanners, and access to library databases that can support architectural engineering coursework and research.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The B.S. in Architectural Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville prepares graduates for careers spanning building systems, structural engineering, construction, and sustainable infrastructure. The program combines architectural design fundamentals with engineering, building systems, and construction knowledge, while the university’s ABET accreditation and industry-connected opportunities provide a strong professional foundation.

Career Roles: Architectural Engineer, Building Systems Engineer, Structural Engineer, Construction Engineer/Project Engineer. These roles align with the program’s emphasis on building systems engineering, structural engineering, construction management, and architectural design.

Career Development & Employment Support: Texas A&M-Kingsville’s Career Engagement office helps students with career planning, job searches, practice interviews, job-skills workshops, career fairs, and access to internship and employment opportunities through Javelina Careers powered by Handshake.
Internships & Industry Experience: The university actively connects employers with students for co-ops, internships, and jobs, and its Career Engagement team specifically encourages field-based experience because employers value experience outside the classroom.
Employment Statistics & Salaries: Texas A&M-Kingsville does not publish a program-specific employment rate or graduate salary figure for the B.S. in Architectural Engineering on the official program sources reviewed, so no university-specific salary or employment statistic is stated here.
Industry Connections: The Institute of Architectural Engineering Heritage provides student projects involving engineering, architecture, history, planning, and media production, with partners including the TAMUK Department of Civil & Architectural Engineering, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, TAMU Center for Housing and Urban Development, TAMU Center for Heritage Conservation, and the National Park Service.
Industry-Evaluated Projects: Architectural Engineering students can showcase capstone work through the annual Senior Design Conference, where faculty and industry partners judge projects based on technical merit and presentations.
Professional Accreditation: The B.S. in Architectural Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, providing externally recognized accreditation for the engineering program and supporting graduates pursuing professional engineering pathways.
Additional Credentials: Students can strengthen their degree with the Building Systems Engineering Certificate, designed specifically to develop job-ready skills for careers in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, or add a Construction Management minor designed for Architectural Engineering students.
Graduation Outcomes: Texas A&M-Kingsville continues to graduate students from the Architectural Engineering program, with Architectural Engineering graduates listed in the university’s 2026 commencement records. The College of Engineering also reports that its graduates work across sectors including construction, energy, environmental, manufacturing, and management.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S., students can continue into Texas A&M-Kingsville’s M.S. in Architectural Engineering, which the department states can be completed in as little as one year; eligible undergraduate students can also use the fast-track option to take up to three courses that count toward both undergraduate and graduate credit.