by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Architectural History Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 129 degrees in architectural history annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Architectural History Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the architectural history degree levels they offer.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in architectural history. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a degree in architectural history from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Every student pursuing a degree in architectural history has to check out Northeastern University. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in architectural history from Northeastern University
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Architectural History is one of 8 different types of Architecture & Related Services programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural History & Criticism, General | 112 |
| Architectural Studies | 12 |
| Architectural Conservation | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 7,632 |
| General Architecture | 4,814 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 2,193 |
| Landscape Architecture | 926 |
| Environmental Design | 770 |
| Interior Architecture | 765 |
| Real Estate Development | 636 |
| Architecture (Other) | 262 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
