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2027 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in the The Plains States Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$22,775 Avg Student Debt
$63,852 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Badge [Architectural Sciences & Technology](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/architectural-sciences-and-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value architectural sciences & technology schools.

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2027 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in architectural sciences & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Minnesota Twin Cities the best value for a degree in architectural sciences & technology in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $55,746. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value architectural sciences & technology schools. Located in the city of Lincoln, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates carry a median of $22,386 in student loans. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from University Of Nebraska Lincoln generally make around $49,755. Set against $22,386 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value architectural sciences & technology schools. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Typical student debt for architectural sciences & technology graduates is $23,608. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $61,511 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,608 median debt. University Of Kansas admits about 94% of applicants.

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Iowa State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value architectural sciences & technology schools. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the architectural sciences & technology program here. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Iowa State University earn a median of $57,928 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in architectural sciences & technology will find it at Kansas State University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Manhattan, Kansas State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for architectural sciences & technology graduates is $23,546. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Kansas State University earn a median of $51,543 early in their careers. Set against $23,546 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants.

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South Dakota State University earned the #6 position for value in architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for architectural sciences & technology graduates is $24,989. Early-career architectural sciences & technology graduates make about $51,260. Set against $24,989 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Missouri Columbia placed #7 among the best values for architectural sciences & technology. University Of Missouri Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. In-state tuition and fees average $14,837, with out-of-state students paying around $36,056. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete the architectural sciences & technology program here. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of University Of Missouri Columbia earn a median of $53,134 early in their careers. Set against $21,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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Washington University In St Louis earned the #8 position for value in architectural sciences & technology this year. Set in the suburb of St. Louis, Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete the architectural sciences & technology program here. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of Washington University In St Louis earn a median of $61,564 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,553 median debt. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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Dunwoody College Of Technology ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value architectural sciences & technology schools. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $27,477 in tuition and fees. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates carry a median of $18,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, architectural sciences & technology degree recipients from Dunwoody College Of Technology generally make around $44,690. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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