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

15 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
3,386 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 3,386 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
349 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$64,306 Median Starting Salary

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 very 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 349 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the architecture & related services major at University of Southern California get $9,737 more than 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
1.5% Growth in Graduates

University of California - Berkeley is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in architecture & related services. UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the midsize 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 about 260 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 major at University of California - Berkeley earn $10,155 above the typical college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
281 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
7.5% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in architecture & related services needs to look into 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 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 281 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, architecture & related services degree recipients usually make about $55,875 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
46.9% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat California State University - Sacramento if you want to pursue a degree in architecture & related services. Located in the 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 approximately 49 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Sac State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the architecture & related services program earn around $44,343 in the first couple years of their career.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
211 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
22.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large 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 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 211 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
263 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
4.2% Growth in Graduates

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

There were approximately 263 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 state that they receive average early career wages of $51,123.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
262 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$50,795 Median Starting Salary

Cal Poly Pomona is a fairly 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 roughly 262 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly Pomona in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients generally earn around $50,795 in their early careers.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
35 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$53,180 Median Starting Salary

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

There were roughly 35 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine 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 $53,180.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
116 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
43.1% Growth in Graduates

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 116 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Newschool of Architecture and Design in the most recent data year. 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 very large public university located in the midsize city of Eugene. This university ranks 2nd out of 30 colleges 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. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients usually earn around $50,744 in the first five years of their career.

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

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
California382,254
Washington37349
Oregon37259
Hawaii3674
Nevada3578

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MajorAnnual Graduates
Architectural Sciences & Technology1,752
General Architecture542
Urban & Regional Planning476
Real Estate Development194
Landscape Architecture189
Interior Architecture121
Environmental Design87
Architectural History17
Architecture (Other)8

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