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2022 Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Architecture & Related Services (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

13 Ranked Colleges
741 Degrees Awarded
$18,100 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor's in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 17,480 people earned their degree in architecture and related services, making the major the 28th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, architecture and related services graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,294 and had an average of $39,729 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 1,722 architecture and related services graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,396 and $42,621 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 741 architecture and related services graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,041 and $24,492 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in architecture and related services. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality architecture and related services programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the architecture and related services program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The architecture & related services 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 “Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 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 & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Yale is a fairly large school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 22 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k list, Yale has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Yale is $2,125 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Yale Architecture & Related Services Report

#2

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 16 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MIT, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $4,535 for New England Region Bachelor’s Degree Architecture & Related Services students whose families make $0-$30k.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 1.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%.

Read more about Architecture & Related Services at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

#3

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University landed the #3 spot on the list. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 46 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Northeastern is $10,239 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The student loan default rate at the school is 2.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Architecture & Related Services at Northeastern

#4

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UMass Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 136 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. The estimated yearly cost for University of Massachusetts Amherst is $13,137 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 2.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full UMass Amherst Architecture & Related Services Report

#5

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Rhode Island landed the #5 spot on the list. Kingston, Rhode Island is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

URI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for University of Rhode Island is $14,309 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students. The low student loan default rate of 4.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Rhode Island Architecture & Related Services Report

#6

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Westfield State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. Westfield State University is a medium-sized school located in Westfield, Massachusetts that handed out 13 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

Westfield not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. It costs about $12,672 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Westfield.

The school has an impressive student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Westfield State University Architecture & Related Services Report

#7

Keene State College

Keene, New Hampshire
#11 in overall quality

Keene State College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Keene State is a small public school situated in Keene, New Hampshire. It awarded 29 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

Keene State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. It costs about $14,288 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Keene State.

Full Keene State Architecture & Related Services Report

#8

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
#13 in overall quality

Norwich University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Norwich University is located in Northfield, Vermont and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

Norwich also made our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #13. The estimated yearly cost for Norwich is $19,015 for New England Region Bachelor’s Degree Architecture & Related Services students whose families make $0-$30k.

Full Norwich University Architecture & Related Services Report

#9

Boston Architectural College

Boston, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Boston Architectural College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Boston Architectural College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 47 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston Architectural College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. It costs about $25,124 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend Boston Architectural College.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Boston Architectural College Architecture & Related Services Report

#10

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Wentworth Institute of Technology landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WIT is a small school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 76 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k list, WIT has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. It costs about $30,875 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k per year to attend WIT.

The low student loan default rate of 3.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Architecture & Related Services at WIT

#11

Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island
#7 in overall quality

Roger Williams University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. RWU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bristol, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 97 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

RWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. The yearly cost to attend Roger Williams University is $27,136 for New England Region Bachelor’s Degree Architecture & Related Services students whose families make $0-$30k.

The student loan default rate at the school is 4.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full RWU Architecture & Related Services Report

#12

Rhode Island School of Design

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

Rhode Island School of Design did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. RISD is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 77 bachelors’s degrees in 2019-2020.

RISD also took the #4 spot in our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Rhode Island School of Design is $32,844 for New England Region Bachelor’s Degree Architecture & Related Services students whose families make $0-$30k.

The student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The student loan default rate at the school is 1.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Rhode Island School of Design Architecture & Related Services Report

#13

University of New Haven

West Haven, Connecticut
#12 in overall quality

University of New Haven ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools for a Bachelor’s in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of New Haven is located in West Haven, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 bachelors’s architecture and related services degrees to qualified students.

University of New Haven did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. The yearly cost to attend University of New Haven is $28,783 for new england region bachelor’s degree architecture & related services students whose families make $0-$30k.

The low student loan default rate of 4.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Architecture & Related Services at University of New Haven

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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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