Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Architectural Engineering is the implementation of engineering principles in building design. An architect's goal is to design a building, but an architectural engineering focuses on the building's systems. 

Architecture is the general design of buildings, keeping in mind the aesthetics and any possible symbolism. Architectural engineering is the design and integration of the engineering building system, including structural, lighting, electrical, heating, cooling, and many other areas.

Architectural Engineering graduates at Nebraska are nearly 100% placed upon graduation. Graduates are often found employed with local firms such as HDR, Alvine Engineering, Kiewit, DLR and Leo A Daly, to name a few.  Nationwide job opportunities are also available, with more than 80 employers represented at the 2016 Durham School Career Fair.  You can learn more here: http://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool/durham-career-resources/

Students in the Architectural Engineering program attend classes on Scott Campus in Omaha. Your degree is conferred by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  However, there may be optional extracurricular events held on the City Campusin Lincoln or at a location between the two cities. 

The lab spaces are utilized for both courses and faculty/student research.  View more information about the facilities here: http://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool/durham-pki-research-labs/ 

Students in the Architectural Engineering program can specialize in any of these areas: structural, electrical/lighting or mechanical/acoustics.

A Master of Architectural Engineering is the ABET-ccredited five-year degree program in The Durham School. Students apply for a B.S.AE, maintaining a 3.0 GPA throughout, and in their junior year, apply for the MAE (the fifth and final year of the program).  Graduates earn both a B.S.AE and MAE. The M.S. AE degree is for prospective students who did not attend the B.S.AE program from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and are interested in studying for a master's degree in architectural engineering.

Entry-level average annual pay is $60,000.

Transfer students will meet with a member of the advising team to look at course equivalencies and determine the best plan for completing the program.

There are several factors that set Architectural Engineering at Nebraska apart from other programs,including our location, industry involvement, program advisory boards, and professional mentors, to name a few. Due to the close ties the program holds with local and nationwide industry, students have many internship opportunities.