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2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Indiana

[General Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/general-architecture/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general architecture education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general architecture students.

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• Best Value General Architecture Schools in Indiana

2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general architecture, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Architecture Schools

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Ball State University
Muncie, IN

$11,082 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,670 Avg Student Debt

$51,833 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Ball State University the best value for a degree in general architecture in Indiana. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $28,670 to complete the general architecture program here. General Architecture graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $55,889 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,670 median debt. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN

$65,025 In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,419 Avg Student Debt

$99,980 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in general architecture will find it at University Of Notre Dame, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,025. General Architecture graduates carry a median of $28,419 in student loans. Early-career general architecture graduates make about $64,420. That is a strong return on a $28,419 median debt. University Of Notre Dame admits about 11% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

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