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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Architecture (Income $75-$110k)

20 Ranked Colleges
97 Degrees Awarded
$37,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Architecture is the 111th most popular major in the country with 5,051 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, general architecture graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $46,998 and had an average of $41,356 in loans still to pay off.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 97 general 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 $75-$110k” ranking looked at 20 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general architecture. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general architecture programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general architecture program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 20 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Architecture (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Yale University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Yale University is a fairly large school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 1 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Yale University General Architecture Report

#2

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

MIT also made our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Architecture at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

#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 $75-$110k list. Princeton, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s architecture degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Princeton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are $56,470, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Princeton University General Architecture Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s architecture students in 2019-2020.

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

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

#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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 14 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on General Architecture at UF

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Harvard University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

Harvard also made our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Architecture at Harvard University

#9 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s architecture degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Tech General Architecture Report

#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s architecture degrees to qualified students.

UPenn also made our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Architecture at UPenn

#8 in overall quality

University of California - Berkeley ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Berkeley, California 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.

UC Berkeley also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of California - Berkeley are $29,347, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Berkeley General Architecture Report

#10

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. U-M is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 3 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also made our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Architecture at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

#11

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii

University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s architecture degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree architecture students whose families make $75-$110k list, UH Manoa has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Manoa are $34,550, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Architecture at UH Manoa

#12

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
#13 in overall quality

University of California - Los Angeles came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k 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.

UCLA also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCLA are $28,131, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of California - Los Angeles General Architecture Report

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#12 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s architecture degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Virginia Tech General Architecture Report

#20 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s architecture students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree architecture students whose families make $75-$110k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048.

Read more about General Architecture at Arizona State University - Tempe

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas A&M College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General 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 Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station General Architecture Report

#16

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
#17 in overall quality

University of Oregon ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. UO is a public institution located in Eugene, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UO also took the #17 spot in our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UO are $29,991, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Architecture at UO

#16 in overall quality

Illinois Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s architecture degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Illinois Tech, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois Institute of Technology are $30,695.

Read more about General Architecture at Illinois Institute of Technology

#18

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee is a large school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handed out 1 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

UWM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UWM are $25,295, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Architecture at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

#19

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree architecture students whose families make $75-$110k list, Carnegie Mellon has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Architecture Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Architecture at Carnegie Mellon University

#18 in overall quality

University of Cincinnati - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Architecture Schools for a Doctorate For Those Making $75-$110k list. UC is a large school located in Cincinnati, Ohio that handed out 7 doctorate’s architecture degrees in 2019-2020.

UC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General 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 more about General Architecture at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

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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