by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 97 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of architecture & related services. Combined, these schools handed out 9,631 bachelor's degrees in architecture & related services to qualified students.
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Your choice of architecture & related services 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 architecture & related services students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of Southern California is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Southern California
University of Notre Dame is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Notre Dame
It's difficult to beat Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Texas A&M University - College Station is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in architecture & related services. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Texas A&M University - College Station
UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of California - Berkeley
UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Maryland - College Park
Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Cornell University
Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the midsize suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Northeastern University
U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
The Colleges is a small private not-for-profit college located in the distant town of Geneva.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from The University of Texas at Austin
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from University of Florida
NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a bachelor’s in architecture & related services from North Carolina State University
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 architecture & related services from Carnegie Mellon University
Here are some additional great schools for Architecture & Related Services students that almost earned our Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | University of Oregon | Eugene, OR |
| 27 | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ |
| 28 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 29 | Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus | Atlanta, GA |
| 30 | California State Polytechnic University - Pomona | Pomona, CA |
| 31 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX |
| 32 | University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| 20 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 21 | Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA |
| 22 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| 23 | Pratt Institute - Main | Brooklyn, NY |
| 24 | California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA |
View the Best Architecture & Related Services Bachelor's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Architecture | 3,774 |
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 2,977 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 679 |
| Interior Architecture | 625 |
| Environmental Design | 610 |
| Landscape Architecture | 563 |
| Real Estate Development | 169 |
| Architecture (Other) | 147 |
| Architectural History | 87 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 137,147 |
| Engineering | 125,469 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 31,213 |
| Physical Sciences | 29,960 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 21,739 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 21,000 |
| Engineering Technologies | 18,358 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 1,627 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 447 |