Architecture & Related Services is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for architecture & related services students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the best architecture & related services schools at the associate’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Our analysis ranked Weber State University the best school in the country for a degree in architecture & related services. Located in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public university. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. About 14 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Weber State University earn around $53,920 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,176.
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Salt Lake Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. Salt Lake Community College awarded about 24 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $42,031 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,855.
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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in architecture & related services, ranking #3. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public university. About 14 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $43,244 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,915 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong architecture & related services program will find one at Northern Virginia Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. Northern Virginia Community College awarded about 23 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $40,126 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,413 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #5 makes Diablo Valley College one of the top schools for architecture & related services. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill. Diablo Valley College awarded about 16 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $27,813 in their early career. Diablo Valley College graduates carry a median of $9,205 in student loans.
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Orange Coast College landed the #6 spot for architecture & related services this year. Set in the city of Costa Mesa, Orange Coast College is a very large public institution. Orange Coast College awarded about 39 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Orange Coast College earn a median of $46,306 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree.
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Mt San Antonio College came in at #7 for architecture & related services this year. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public university. There were roughly 18 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Mt San Antonio College generally make around $44,391. Mt San Antonio College graduates carry a median of $9,384 in student loans.
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Dunwoody College Of Technology landed the #8 spot for architecture & related services this year. Located in the city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit university. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 29 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Dunwoody College Of Technology earn a median of $44,690 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $18,500.
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Pasadena City College came in at #9 for architecture & related services this year. Located in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public university. There were roughly 21 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $38,841 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191.
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Santa Monica College placed #10 among the best architecture & related services schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Monica. About 81% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Santa Monica College in the most recent data year.
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Joliet Junior College placed #11 among the best architecture & related services schools. Joliet Junior College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Joliet. There were roughly 10 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Joliet Junior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Joliet Junior College earn around $40,118 in the first couple years of their career. Joliet Junior College graduates carry a median of $11,995 in student loans.
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Ventura College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. This large public university is located in the city of Ventura. Ventura College awarded about 27 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Ventura College generally make around $99,778. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete this degree.
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San Diego Mesa College came in at #13 for architecture & related services this year. San Diego Mesa College is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego. About 92% of students finish within six years. San Diego Mesa College awarded about 13 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from San Diego Mesa College earn around $29,852 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,999 to complete this degree.
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Edison State College landed the #14 spot for architecture & related services this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public institution. About 20 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Edison State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $52,597 in their early career. Edison State College graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans.
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Truckee Meadows Community College placed #15 among the best architecture & related services schools. Truckee Meadows Community College is a large public school located in the city of Reno. About 16 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Truckee Meadows Community College generally make around $52,785. Students borrow a median of $12,290 to complete this degree.
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West Valley College placed #16 among the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a large public institution. There were roughly 15 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at West Valley College in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of West Valley College earn a median of $25,378 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,308.
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Cerritos College placed #17 among the best architecture & related services schools. Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a very large public university. About 10 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Cerritos College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Cerritos College generally make around $29,495. Cerritos College graduates carry a median of $11,306 in student loans.
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Blinn College earned the #18 position for architecture & related services this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Brenham. Blinn College awarded about 14 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Blinn College generally make around $43,408. Typical student debt for the program is $16,465.
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Brookdale Community College earned the #19 position for architecture & related services this year. Located in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a large public university. About 18 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Brookdale Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Brookdale Community College earn around $37,374 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,651.
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El Camino Community College District came in at #20 for architecture & related services this year. El Camino Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of Torrance. El Camino Community College District awarded about 17 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year.
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Southwestern College Chula Vista ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Southwestern College Chula Vista is a very large public school located in the city of Chula Vista. Southwestern College Chula Vista awarded about 13 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Southwestern College Chula Vista earn around $49,358 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,205.
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Oakland Community College landed the #22 spot for architecture & related services this year. Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public university. Oakland Community College awarded about 26 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Oakland Community College earn around $43,205 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,865.
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Pennsylvania College Of Technology ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates 45% of students within six years. About 56 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $41,418 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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Hillsborough Community College came in at #24 for architecture & related services this year. Set in the city of Tampa, Hillsborough Community College is a very large public institution. About 10 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Hillsborough Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Hillsborough Community College generally make around $44,101. Typical student debt for the program is $16,142.
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Chabot College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Located in the suburb of Hayward, Chabot College is a large public university. About 11 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Chabot College in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $85,175 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,122 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 37 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
