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2024 Best Architecture & Related Services Schools in the Far Western US Region

15 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
3,250 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$54,569 Avg Early-Career Salary
Architecture & Related Services degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #29 out of the 38 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

College Factual reviewed 15 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of architecture & related services. Combined, these schools handed out 3,250 degrees in architecture & related services to qualified students.

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Best Architecture & Related Services Schools in the Far Western US Region The architecture & related services program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Architecture & Related Services rankings. For our Best Overall Architecture & Related Services School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Bachelor's Degrees in Architecture & Related Services
Master's Degrees in Architecture & Related Services
Doctor's Degrees in Architecture & Related Services

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Architecture & Related Services Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the architecture & related services degrees they offer, see the list below.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
432 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
4.6% Growth in Graduates

University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in architecture & related services. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 432 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the architecture & related services program at University of Southern California earn $9,737 more than the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
256 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
5.1% Growth in Graduates

University of California - Berkeley is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in architecture & related services. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were roughly 256 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the architecture & related services degree program at University of California - Berkeley make $10,155 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
260 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$55,875 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in architecture & related services has to check out University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 260 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, architecture & related services degree recipients usually make around $55,875 at the beginning of their careers.

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It's hard to beat California State University - Sacramento if you wish to pursue a degree in architecture & related services. Located in the large city of Sacramento, Sac State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 39th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 26 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Sac State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the architecture & related services program earn about $44,343 in their early career salary.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$56,550 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 164 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the architecture & related services program report average early career income of $56,550.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
252 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
14.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.

There were about 252 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the architecture & related services program report average early career earnings of $51,123.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
267 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
12.4% Growth in Graduates

Cal Poly Pomona is a very large public university located in the suburb of Pomona. This university ranks 65th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 267 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly Pomona in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, architecture & related services degree recipients generally make about $50,795 at the beginning of their careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
33.3% Growth in Graduates

UC Irvine is a fairly large public university located in the city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #61 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.

There were roughly 36 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the architecture & related services program report average early career wages of $53,180.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$49,437 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of San Diego, Newschool of Architecture and Design is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were about 66 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Newschool of Architecture and Design in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the architecture & related services program state that they receive average early career wages of $49,437.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$50,744 Median Starting Salary

UO is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Eugene. This university ranks 2nd out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were roughly 166 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at UO in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, architecture & related services degree recipients generally earn around $50,744 in their early careers.

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Explore the best architecture & related services colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 2,254
Washington 37 349
Oregon 37 259
Hawaii 36 74
Nevada 35 78

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Major Annual Graduates
Architectural Sciences & Technology 1,411
General Architecture 596
Urban & Regional Planning 571
Real Estate Development 217
Landscape Architecture 207
Interior Architecture 110
Environmental Design 95
Architectural History 29
Architecture (Other) 14

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