Architectural Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best architectural studies schools.
The architectural studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we built our Best Architectural Studies Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Architectural Studies Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Leading the list is Smith College, our #1 school for architectural studies. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 10 architectural studies degrees were awarded at Smith College in the most recent year. Architectural Studies graduates of Smith College earn a median of $40,436 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,941 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in architectural studies from Smith College
A rank of #2 makes Oklahoma State University Main Campus one of the top schools for architectural studies. Located in the town of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Oklahoma State University Main Campus graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 architectural studies students who graduated with this degree at Oklahoma State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Architectural Studies graduates of Oklahoma State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,993 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,337 to complete this degree.
Read more about the architectural studies program at Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Students looking for a strong architectural studies program will find one at Kent State University At Kent, which ranked #3. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Kent State University At Kent awarded about 15 architectural studies degrees in the most recent data year. Architectural Studies graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $44,776 early in their careers. Kent State University At Kent graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans.
See the full architectural studies program report for Kent State University At Kent
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
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 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).
