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2027 Best General Architecture Schools in the The Plains States Region

4 Colleges in the United States
253 General Architecture Degrees Awarded
$51,772 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Architecture programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general architecture schools.

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Best Schools for General Architecture in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general architecture education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in General Architecture

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general architecture. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. About 98 general architecture degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general architecture degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $50,332. Typical student debt for the program is $22,284. More information about a degree in general architecture from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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Benedictine College
Atchison, KS

Benedictine College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general architecture schools. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Benedictine College awarded about 10 general architecture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general architecture degree recipients from Benedictine College generally make around $46,255. Typical student debt for the program is $24,990. Read more about the general architecture program at Benedictine College

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North Dakota State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general architecture, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Fargo. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 109 general architecture degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $55,779 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general architecture from North Dakota State University Main Campus

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Drury University
Springfield, MO

Drury University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general architecture schools. Set in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 general architecture degrees were awarded at Drury University in the most recent year. General Architecture graduates of Drury University earn a median of $54,723 early in their careers. Drury University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. Get the full general architecture details for Drury University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 4 schools evaluated.

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