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2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

20 Ranked Colleges
97 Degrees Awarded
$37,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Architecture is the 124th most popular major in the country with 4,967 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 97 architecture graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in architecture. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality architecture programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the architecture program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Architecture (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #1 spot on the list. Yale University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 1 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Architecture at Yale University

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s architecture degrees to qualified students.

Harvard also took the #3 spot in our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Architecture at Harvard University

#3

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Princeton University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Princeton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Princeton, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Princeton, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Princeton University Architecture Report

#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also made our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Architecture at University of Pennsylvania

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 14 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UF Architecture Report

#6

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Massachusetts Institute of Technology came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s architecture students in 2019-2020.

MIT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MIT are $56,719.

Read full report on Architecture at MIT

#14 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well in the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 3 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548.

Full U-M Architecture Report

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley did quite well in the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. University of California - Berkeley is located in Berkeley, California and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s architecture degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Berkeley, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC Berkeley are $29,347, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Architecture at UC Berkeley

#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Architecture at Columbia University in the City of New York

#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Georgia Tech is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 5 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree architecture students whose families make $0-$30k list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#11

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#13 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Architecture Report

#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Architecture at Virginia Tech

#13

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#11 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s architecture degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Texas A&M College Station Architecture Report

#14

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
#19 in overall quality

University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Manoa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UH Manoa Architecture Report

#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s architecture degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Architecture at ASU - Tempe

#16

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s architecture students in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326.

Full Carnegie Mellon University Architecture Report

#17

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

University of Oregon landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Eugene, Oregon, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also made our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oregon are $29,991, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UO Architecture Report

#18

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#21 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this large public school awarded 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s architecture students in 2019-2020.

UWM also made our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Architecture at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

#18 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UC are $26,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Architecture at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

#16 in overall quality

Illinois Institute of Technology ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $0-$30k list. Illinois Institute of Technology is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Chicago, Illinois. It awarded 1 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

Illinois Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois Tech are $30,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Illinois Tech Architecture Report

Notes and References

References

  • 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 our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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