2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Ohio
[General Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/general-architecture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general architecture students.
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2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general architecture, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value General Architecture Schools
Kent State University At Kent earned the #1 spot for value among general architecture schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Typical student debt for general architecture graduates is $26,000. General Architecture graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $44,668 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the best values for general architecture. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Typical student debt for general architecture graduates is $25,449. Early-career general architecture graduates make about $45,196. That is a strong return on a $25,449 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general architecture, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. General Architecture graduates carry a median of $22,600 in student loans. General Architecture graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $44,598 early in their careers. Set against $22,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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