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2025 Best Colleges for Architecture

If you’re searching for the best colleges and universities for Architecture, you’re in the right place. Below is a list of all universities in the US offering a Architecture degree or major, along with earnings after graduation, average student loan debt, acceptance rate and more. Read More

We rigorously analyzed a host of variables to determine what colleges and universities offer the best Architecture programs in America. The list includes 122 programs and you can sort by average salary, debt, acceptance rate and more to hone in on the the best programs for you.

If you’re still wondering whether Architecture is the right field of study for you, check out our guide to majoring in Architecture: what you can do with the major, how much you’ll make, and more.

For the purposes of these rankings we prioritized earnings after graduation 6 years and 10 years out for students that majored in Architecture. Please note that earnings are one metric of success that can be used to judge a Architecture program, but are by no means the best or only option. However, because this variable is provided by the vast majority of universities offering Architecture we used it as the primary method or ordering the best universities for Architecture.

By scrolling all the way through the list you’ll find every college or university that offers a Architecture in America.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Best Universities offering Architecture Majors and Degrees

What is the best university for majoring in Architecture?

University of San Francisco is the best university for majoring in Architecture based on earnings data. On average, graduates from University of San Francisco earned an average of $63,005 2 years after graduating.

What is the cheapest university for majoring in Architecture?

Florida Atlantic University is the cheapest university for majoring in Architecture based on the Department of Education tuition data. On average, students pay $4,831 to attend Florida Atlantic University.

What is the most expensive university for majoring in Architecture?

Columbia University in the City of New York is the most expensive university for majoring in Architecture based on the Department of Education tuition data. On average, students pay $53,000 to attend Columbia University in the City of New York.

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#91 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary $29,685
Average Debt $26,621
Program Size 51
University of Idaho
4 Year
Moscow, ID
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University of Idaho, located in Moscow, ID has 51 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn $29,685.
Acceptance Rate 72%
Undergraduates 2,324 students
Tuition $7,020
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#92 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
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Program Size 91
CUNY City College
4 Year
New York, NY
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CUNY City College, located in New York, NY has 91 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 43%
Undergraduates 3,132 students
Tuition $6,689
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#93 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt $22,101
Program Size 89
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
4 Year
Lincoln, NE
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, located in Lincoln, NE has 89 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 76%
Undergraduates 5,227 students
Tuition $8,367
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#94 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 80
Rice University
4 Year
Houston, TX
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Rice University, located in Houston, TX has 80 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 16%
Undergraduates 2,034 students
Tuition $42,253
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#95 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt $27,000
Program Size 77
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
4 Year
Fargo, ND
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus, located in Fargo, ND has 77 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 94%
Undergraduates 2,916 students
Tuition $8,098
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#96 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt $31,000
Program Size 72
Tulane University of Louisiana
4 Year
New Orleans, LA
Tulane University of Louisiana, located in New Orleans, LA has 72 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate N/A
Undergraduates 3,701 students
Tuition N/A
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#97 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt $31,000
Program Size 72
Tulane University
4 Year
New Orleans, LA
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Tulane University, located in New Orleans, LA has 72 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 31%
Undergraduates 3,701 students
Tuition $49,638
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#98 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt $27,000
Program Size 53
University of Detroit Mercy
4 Year
Detroit, MI
University of Detroit Mercy, located in Detroit, MI has 53 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 73%
Undergraduates 1,387 students
Tuition $38,626
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#99 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 50
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
4 Year
New York, NY
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, located in New York, NY has 50 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate N/A
Undergraduates 230 students
Tuition $42,650
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#100 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 40
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
4 Year
Philadelphia, PA
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University), located in Philadelphia, PA has 40 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate N/A
Undergraduates 975 students
Tuition N/A
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#101 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 33
South Dakota State University
4 Year
Brookings, SD
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South Dakota State University, located in Brookings, SD has 33 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 92%
Undergraduates 2,351 students
Tuition $8,172
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#102 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt $31,000
Program Size 32
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
4 Year
Alfred, NY
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, located in Alfred, NY has 32 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate N/A
Undergraduates 367 students
Tuition N/A
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#103 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 30
Middlebury College
4 Year
Middlebury, VT
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Middlebury College, located in Middlebury, VT has 30 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 17%
Undergraduates 887 students
Tuition $47,828
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#104 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 27
Washington University in St Louis (WashU)
4 Year
Saint Louis, MO
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Washington University in St Louis (WashU), located in Saint Louis, MO has 27 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 17%
Undergraduates 4,399 students
Tuition $48,093
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#105 Best College for Architecture
Average Salary N/A
Average Debt N/A
Program Size 26
Lehigh University
4 Year
Bethlehem, PA
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Lehigh University, located in Bethlehem, PA has 26 students majoring in Architecture. On average, graduates earn N/A.
Acceptance Rate 30%
Undergraduates 1,915 students
Tuition $46,230
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