by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for general architecture students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 685 bachelor's degrees in general architecture to qualified students.
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Your choice of general architecture for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general architecture students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Architecture Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general architecture.
It's difficult to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general architecture. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general architecture from Columbia University in the City of New York
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a good option for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in general architecture. RPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.
Those general architecture students who get their bachelor's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn $7,037 more than the average architecture graduate.
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University of Maryland - College Park is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general architecture. UMCP is a very large public university located in the large suburb of College Park.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the architecture program report average early career earnings of $46,347.
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Carnegie Mellon University is a great option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general architecture. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general architecture from Carnegie Mellon University
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.
General Architecture bachelor's degree recipients from Drexel University receive an earnings boost of approximately $10,433 above the average income of general architecture graduates.
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Located in the city of Washington, CUA is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the architecture program earn an average of $44,615 for their early career.
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Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the architecture program state that they receive average early career earnings of $37,622.
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Located in the city of Scranton, Marywood is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.
After graduating, architecture bachelor's recipients usually make around $48,650 in their early careers.
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Located in the rural area of Alfred, Alfred State is a public college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the architecture program state that they receive average early career earnings of $49,192.
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Morgan State is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Baltimore.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the architecture program state that they receive average early career earnings of $26,282.
More information about a bachelor’s in general architecture from Morgan State UniversityExplore the best general architecture schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 138 |
| Maryland | 207 | 141 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 37 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 61 |
General Architecture is one of 8 different types of Architecture & Related Services programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 685 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 870 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 94 |
| Environmental Design | 92 |
| Landscape Architecture | 86 |
| Interior Architecture | 62 |
| Architecture (Other) | 28 |
| Architectural History | 5 |