[Architecture & Related Services](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 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.
Leading the list is University Of Maryland College Park, our #1 best value for architecture & related services in Maryland. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, compared with $41,186 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,654 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $55,866. That is a strong return on a $22,654 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.
Morgan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,229, with out-of-state students paying around $19,124. Students borrow a median of $30,500 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Morgan State University earn a median of $26,282 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $30,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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