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2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

29 Ranked Colleges
1,213 Degrees Awarded
$27,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Architecture & Related Services is the 28th most popular major in the country with 17,480 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, architecture and related services graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,294 and had an average of $39,729 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 2,951 architecture and related services graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,739 and $35,504 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,213 architecture and related services graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 29 colleges that offered a degree in architecture and related services. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great architecture and related services programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the architecture and related services program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

The architecture & related services school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 94 diplomas to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

UF also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 146 degrees to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #1 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 29 schools in the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707.

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#5

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 45 masters’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999.

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#19 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 59 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

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#15 in overall quality

Florida International University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 160 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FIU, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23 in overall quality

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 84 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #3 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech Architecture & Related Services Report

#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#16 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 26 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 70 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#18 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

FAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Atlantic University Architecture & Related Services Report

#14 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school awarded 25 degrees to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also took the #14 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 6 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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#15

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Louisiana Tech University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Ruston, Louisiana, this fairly large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k list, Louisiana Tech has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University are $12,690, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 63 diplomas to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246.

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#17

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia

With a ranking of #17, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 1 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at WVU are $26,154, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
#11 in overall quality

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 49 students in 2019-2020.

Tulane not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#25 in overall quality

University of New Orleans did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #20. University of New Orleans is a medium-sized school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 16 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNO, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Orleans are $13,678.

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#20 in overall quality

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this medium-sized public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

Florida A&M University also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are $24,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Architecture & Related Services Report

University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this fairly large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UL Lafayette Architecture & Related Services Report

#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 11 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

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#25

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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