[Architecture & Related Services](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value architecture & related services schools.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in architecture & related services, balancing cost against outcomes.
Leading the list is University Of Southern Mississippi, our #1 best value for architecture & related services in Mississippi. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,998, while out-of-state students pay about $11,998. Students borrow a median of $25,415 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $52,338. Set against $25,415 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%.
A rank of #2 makes Mississippi State University one of the best values for architecture & related services. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,202, while out-of-state students pay about $27,637. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $30,486 in student loans. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of $53,251 early in their careers. Set against $30,486 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 9 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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