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2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region

19 Ranked Colleges
1,188 Degrees Awarded
$30,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master's in the Far Western US Region

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 Far Western US Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 17,480 people earned their degree in architecture and related services, making the major the 28th most popular in the United States. 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 Far Western US region, there were 3,270 architecture and related services graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,728 and $46,190 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,188 architecture and related services graduates with average earnings and debt of $59,319 and $48,880 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region” ranking analyzed 19 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.

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The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region master’s degree architecture & related services students.

#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a large public school situated in San Luis Obispo, California. It awarded 15 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo are $21,009, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 178 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Seattle Campus are $30,294, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region. Pomona, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 51 students in 2019-2020.

Cal Poly Pomona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cal Poly Pomona are $18,377, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 169 students in 2019-2020.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131.

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#5

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Jose State University landed the #5 spot on the list. San Jose State is a large public school situated in San Jose, California. It awarded 38 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at San Jose State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at San Jose State are $18,790, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
#8 in overall quality

Washington State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #6. Wazzu is located in Pullman, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

Wazzu also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Wazzu are $27,561, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Oregon did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. Eugene, Oregon is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 85 students in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. UC Berkeley is a large public school situated in Berkeley, California. It awarded 92 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

UC Berkeley not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

San Diego State University

San Diego, California
#15 in overall quality

San Diego State University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in San Diego, California, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

SDSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SDSU are $18,658, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. University of California - Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree architecture & related services students list, UC Irvine has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Irvine are $28,456, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, this large public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

UNLV also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNLV are $21,962.

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#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#16 in overall quality

Portland State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #12. Portland State University is a large public school situated in Portland, Oregon. It awarded 67 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

Portland State University also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Newschool of Architecture and Design

San Diego, California
#9 in overall quality

Newschool of Architecture and Design came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. This small school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 32 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our far western us region master’s degree architecture & related services students list, Newschool of Architecture and Design has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Newschool of Architecture and Design are $31,371, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Eastern Washington University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region list. Cheney, Washington is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s architecture and related services degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

EWU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Washington University are $28,921, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Woodbury University

Burbank, California
#17 in overall quality

Woodbury University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Burbank, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 degrees to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

Woodbury also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Woodbury are $41,670, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#1 in overall quality

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #16. USC is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 174 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

USC also took the #1 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Southern California are $48,715, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, California
#14 in overall quality

Art Center College of Design came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in Pasadena, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s architecture and related services students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Art Center College of Design, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Art Center College of Design are $49,090, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking. University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is located in Tacoma, Washington and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Tacoma, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus are $30,438.

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#19

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, California
#11 in overall quality

California College of the Arts did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Master’s in the Far Western US Region ranking, coming in at #19. California College of the Arts is a small private not-for-profit school situated in San Francisco, California. It awarded 16 masters’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

California College of the Arts not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at California College of the Arts are $53,795, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

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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