by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of architecture & related services. Combined, these schools handed out 1,239 master's degrees in architecture & related services to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The architecture & related services master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality architecture & related services program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for architecture & related services students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Architecture & Related Services Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in architecture & related services.
University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in architecture & related services. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from University of Pennsylvania
Columbia University in the City of New York is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in architecture & related services. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Columbia University in the City of New York
It is difficult to beat Cornell University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Cornell University
Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in architecture & related services. Georgetown is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Washington.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Georgetown University
Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Carnegie Mellon University
Located in the suburb of College Park, UMCP is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from University of Maryland - College Park
NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from New York University
Located in the small city of Troy, RPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Pratt Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Pratt Institute - Main
Drexel is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Drexel University
Explore the best architecture & related services schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 731 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 324 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 79 |
| Maryland | 32 | 36 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 69 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 744 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 258 |
| General Architecture | 82 |
| Landscape Architecture | 61 |
| Interior Architecture | 44 |
| Real Estate Development | 37 |
| Architectural History | 7 |
| Architecture (Other) | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 10,207 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 4,842 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 3,631 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,425 |
| Engineering Technologies | 1,415 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 478 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 201 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 189 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 21 |
