Architecture & Related Services programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 177 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for architecture & related services students pursuing a degree.
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See the highest-ranked architecture & related services schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.
No school ranked higher than University Of California San Diego this year for architecture & related services. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California San Diego awarded about 67 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of University Of California San Diego earn a median of $60,797 early in their careers. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $17,101 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Boston University one of the top schools for architecture & related services. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 40 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $60,806. Typical student debt for the program is $25,232.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of California Davis one of the top schools for architecture & related services. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Davis. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 46 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at University Of California Davis in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from University Of California Davis generally make around $53,749. Typical student debt for the program is $14,404.
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A rank of #4 makes California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo one of the top schools for architecture & related services. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 228 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of $58,393 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,633 to complete this degree.
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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 50 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete this degree.
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Indiana University Bloomington ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. About 57 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $52,123 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,542.
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Washington University In St Louis placed #7 among the best architecture & related services schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of St. Louis. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 63 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $61,564 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology placed #8 among the best architecture & related services schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 104 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn around $70,927 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,516 to complete this degree.
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Northeastern University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 69 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $74,800 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,500.
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University Of San Diego came in at #10 for architecture & related services this year. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at University Of San Diego in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from University Of San Diego earn around $68,281 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,795.
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University Of Miami earned the #11 position for architecture & related services this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 99 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from University Of Miami earn around $57,234 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750.
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Lehigh University placed #12 among the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 30 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $70,321 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete this degree.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus earned the #13 position for architecture & related services this year. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 170 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from University Of Virginia Main Campus generally make around $54,865. Typical student debt for the program is $23,965.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #14 for architecture & related services this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 106 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $57,034 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,823.
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Cornell University earned the #15 position for architecture & related services this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 119 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $50,019. Students borrow a median of $17,011 to complete this degree.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #16 for architecture & related services this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 200 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $58,696 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates carry a median of $19,819 in student loans.
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Wentworth Institute Of Technology placed #17 among the best architecture & related services schools. Located in the city of Boston, Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 104 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Wentworth Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Wentworth Institute Of Technology earn around $72,538 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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University Of Pennsylvania ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 267 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $63,662 early in their careers. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans.
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Rice University landed the #19 spot for architecture & related services this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rice University awarded about 43 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $65,091. Typical student debt for the program is $11,904.
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University Of Missouri Columbia earned the #20 position for architecture & related services this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Columbia awarded about 64 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $53,134 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,818 to complete this degree.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #21 position for architecture & related services this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 152 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $64,541 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates carry a median of $25,190 in student loans.
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University Of California Berkeley earned the #22 position for architecture & related services this year. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a very large public university. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. University Of California Berkeley awarded about 262 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $56,028 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000.
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Texas A And M University College Station placed #22 among the best architecture & related services schools. This very large public university is located in the city of College Station. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. About 185 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Texas A And M University College Station in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $45,704 in their early career. Texas A And M University College Station graduates carry a median of $18,939 in student loans.
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University Of Maryland College Park ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 154 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $46,347. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $22,654 in student loans.
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Yale University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best architecture & related services schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 120 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $65,244 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,357.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 177 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.
