2026 Best Architectural History Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Architectural History bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 33 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Architectural History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Rice University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in Houston, TX, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Rice University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,247. Rice University Architectural History students take on a median of $11,904 in debt. Read the full report on Rice University
The strong Architectural History programs at University Of Virginia Main Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school based in Charlottesville, VA. University Of Virginia Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,627 to complete their Architectural History program here. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus
The strong Architectural History programs at Syracuse University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,528. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete their Architectural History program here. See the full Syracuse University profile
The strong Architectural History programs at Roger Williams University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Bristol, RI, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $45,197 in tuition and fees. Roger Williams University Architectural History students take on a median of $25,676 in debt. See the full Roger Williams University profile
Savannah College Of Art And Design landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Set in Savannah, GA, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $41,630. Typical Architectural History student debt is $26,346. More on Savannah College Of Art And Design
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York
Cornell University did well this year, earning the #7 position. See the full Cornell University profile
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #8 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of Illinois At Chicago placed #9 among Architectural History schools in the United States. More on University Of Illinois At Chicago
Cornish College Of The Arts placed #10 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Cornish College Of The Arts profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. See the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus profile
University Of San Diego did well this year, earning the #12 position. More on University Of San Diego
Amherst College
Amherst College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read more about Amherst College
Depaul University did well this year, earning the #14 position. Get the full Depaul University report
University Of Houston ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. More on University Of Houston
Vanderbilt University did well this year, earning the #16 position. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
University Of New Mexico Main Campus did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Washington University In St Louis placed #18 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile
University Of Miami landed the #19 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Miami profile
University Of Southern California ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Get the full University Of Southern California report
Harvard University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Harvard University
Central New Mexico Community College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. More on Central New Mexico Community College
Clemson University placed #23 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Clemson University profile
Drexel University placed #24 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read the full report on Drexel University
Ball State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read more about Ball State University
Rest of the Top 15% Best Architectural History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Boston University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Get the full Boston University report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Endicott College
Endicott College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. See the full Endicott College profile
Northeastern University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Northeastern University
Belmont University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Belmont University profile
Boston Architectural College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. See the full Boston Architectural College profile
Barnard College
Barnard College placed #32 among Architectural History schools in the United States. More on Barnard College
Smith College
Smith College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Smith College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 33 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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