[Architecture & Related Services](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong architecture & related services education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value architecture & related services schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the architecture & related services degrees they offer, see the list below.
For return on investment in architecture & related services, no school beat University Of The District Of Columbia this year. University Of The District Of Columbia is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $5,662 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,514 for out-of-state students. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $32,304 in student loans. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $57,060. That is a strong return on a $32,304 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Catholic University Of America one of the best values for architecture & related services. Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. In-state tuition and fees average $58,378. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Catholic University Of America earn a median of $55,113 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Catholic University Of America admits about 83% of applicants.
George Washington University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,710. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $73,749. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Georgetown University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $68,089. Typical student debt for architecture & related services graduates is $16,483. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $63,579. Set against $16,483 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 13% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #5 makes Howard University one of the best values for architecture & related services. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $35,810. Typical student debt for architecture & related services graduates is $25,498. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $58,495. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 41% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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