2025 Best Architectural History & Criticism, General Schools

Architectural History & Criticism, General degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #913 out of the 1506 majors we look at each year. This may make is a little harder to find a school that is a good fit for you.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Architectural History & Criticism, General Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 112 degrees in architectural history & criticism, general to qualified students.

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Best Schools for Architectural History & Criticism, General in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of architectural history and criticism, general degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Schools in Architectural History and Criticism, General

1

University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

12.5% Growth in Graduates

It is hard to beat University of Virginia - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in architectural history & criticism, general. Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in architectural history & criticism, general from University of Virginia - Main Campus

2

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

63.6% Growth in Graduates

Northeastern University is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in architectural history & criticism, general. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a degree in architectural history & criticism, general from Northeastern University

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Architectural History & Criticism, General Related Rankings by Major

One of 3 majors within the Architectural History area of study, Architectural History & Criticism, General has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Architectural History and Criticism, General

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Architectural Studies	12
Architectural Conservation	5

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest of our data about colleges.
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