by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 6 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Architecture & Related Services Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 527 master's degrees in architecture & related services during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of architecture & related services for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete 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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Architecture & Related Services Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in architecture & related services.
Washington University in St Louis is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Washington University in St Louis
University of Kansas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in architecture & related services. KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from University of Kansas
It's difficult to beat North Dakota State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in architecture & related services. North Dakota State University is a large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Iowa State University is a good decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from Iowa State University
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
UNL is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lincoln.More information about a master’s in architecture & related services from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Explore the best architecture & related services colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 32 | 84 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 102 |
| Kansas | 30 | 190 |
| Iowa | 29 | 28 |
| Nebraska | 29 | 37 |
| North Dakota | 28 | 73 |
| South Dakota | 25 | 13 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 299 |
| General Architecture | 89 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 71 |
| Landscape Architecture | 37 |
| Interior Architecture | 20 |
| Architecture (Other) | 6 |
| Environmental Design | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,935 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 940 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 587 |
| Engineering Technologies | 442 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 421 |
| Physical Sciences | 374 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 263 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 148 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 10 |
