2024 Best Architecture (Other) Master's Degree Schools

Architecture (Other)master's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #287 out of the 343 majors we look at each year. As such, your educational options may be more limited than if you were in a more popular field.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of architecture (other). Combined, these schools handed out 23 master's degrees in architecture (other) to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

• Best Master’s Degree Schools List

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to architecture (other) students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other architecture (other) students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for architecture (other) to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized architecture (other) related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for architecture (other) students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Architecture (Other) Master's Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Architecture (Other) in the United States

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for architecture (other) students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Schools for a Master's in Architecture

1

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

6 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in architecture (other) has to check out University of Southern California. Located in the city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in architecture (other) from University of Southern California

1

New York University
New York, NY

3 Annual Graduates

New York University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in architecture (other). NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York.More information about a master’s in architecture (other) from New York University

2

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY

3 Annual Graduates

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in architecture (other). Located in the city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in architecture (other) from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

5 Annual Graduates

$49,733 Median Starting Salary

Ball State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in architecture (other). Ball State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Muncie.

Master's graduates who receive their degree from the architecture program make around $49,733 in their early career salary.

More information about a master’s in architecture (other) from Ball State University

Architecture (Other) by Region

View the Best Architecture (Other) Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Rankings in Majors Related to Architecture

Architecture (Other) is one of 8 different types of Architecture & Related Services programs to choose from.

Architecture Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
Architecture & Related Services, Other	23

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Architectural Sciences & Technology	3,318
Urban & Regional Planning	1,380
General Architecture	903
Landscape Architecture	281
Real Estate Development	207
Interior Architecture	168
Environmental Design	38
Architectural History	32

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Lorenzo Cafaro. More about our data sources and methodologies.