by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for architecture & related services students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 537 bachelor's degrees in architecture & related services to qualified students.
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Your choice of architecture & related services for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for architecture & related services students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for architecture & related services students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Washington University in St Louis is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Iowa State University
It's hard to beat University of Nebraska - Lincoln if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. UNL is a very large public university located in the city of Lincoln.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
North Dakota State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Fargo.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
KU is a very large public university located in the city of Lawrence.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Kansas
Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Drury University
Explore the best architecture & related services colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 | 83 |
| Kansas | 33 | 17 |
| Minnesota | 33 | 132 |
| Iowa | 32 | 108 |
| South Dakota | 31 | 18 |
| Nebraska | 31 | 101 |
| North Dakota | 30 | 78 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Architecture | 289 |
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 126 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 43 |
| Environmental Design | 27 |
| Interior Architecture | 20 |
| Landscape Architecture | 16 |
| Architectural History | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 8,886 |
| Engineering | 8,571 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 3,458 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 2,178 |
| Physical Sciences | 2,138 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 1,411 |
| Engineering Technologies | 1,322 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 123 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 1 |
