2025 Best Architecture Schools in the Southeast Region
12
Colleges in the Southeast Region
927
architecture Degrees Awarded
Ranked #147 in popularity,
architecture is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for architecture students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 927 degrees in architecture annually.
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Choosing a Great Architecture School
Your choice of architecture school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Architecture School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your Architecture Degree Level
The architecture school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Architecture Schools in the Southeast Region.
More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Read more about College Factual's methodology.
Best Schools for Architecture in the Southeast Region
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 degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in architecture
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
162
architecture Degrees Awarded
University of Florida is a good decision for students interested in a degree in architecture. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.
There were about 162 architecture students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in architecture from University of Florida
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
73
architecture Degrees Awarded
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in architecture. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 73 architecture students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architecture from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In SC
96
architecture Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Clemson University if you wish to pursue a degree in architecture. Clemson is a very large public university located in the suburb of Clemson. A Best Colleges rank of #149 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.
There were approximately 96 architecture students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architecture from Clemson University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
62
architecture Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Auburn University if you wish to pursue a degree in architecture. Auburn is a fairly large public university located in the city of Auburn. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Auburn is a great university overall.
There were approximately 62 architecture students who graduated with this degree at Auburn in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architecture from Auburn University
Graduate Certificate
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NC
NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 30 architecture students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in architecture from North Carolina State University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TN
91
architecture Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.
There were about 91 architecture students who graduated with this degree at UT Knoxville in the most recent year we have data available.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AR
62
architecture Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 36 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.
There were approximately 62 architecture students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in architecture from University of Arkansas
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MS
Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of Mississippi.
There were approximately 26 architecture students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in architecture from Mississippi State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NC
37
architecture Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were approximately 37 architecture students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In LA
Louisiana Tech is a large public university located in the distant town of Ruston. This university ranks 11th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were about 14 architecture students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
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