2026 Best Architectural History Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Leading the list is Cornell University, our #1 Architectural History school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. Cornell University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. The median Architectural History program debt is $15,005. Get the full Cornell University report

#2

Barnard College

You'll be in good company at Barnard College, which ranked #2 this year. See the full Barnard College profile

#3

The University Of Texas At Austin

Out of the 33 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #3 spot. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#4

Drexel University

A rank of #4 makes Drexel University one of the top choices in the United States. Read more about Drexel University

#5

Smith College

Smith College came in at #5 on this year's Architectural History ranking in the United States. Get the full Smith College report

#6

Depaul University

Depaul University did well this year, earning the #6 position. Read the full report on Depaul University

#7

Syracuse University

Syracuse University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. See the full Syracuse University profile

#8

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #8 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Southern California

#9

Rice University

Rice University came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Get the full Rice University report

#10

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#11

Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University placed #11 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Roger Williams University profile

#12

Belmont University

Belmont University did well this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Belmont University profile

#13

Cornish College Of The Arts

Cornish College Of The Arts ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read the full report on Cornish College Of The Arts

#14

Clemson University

Clemson University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. More on Clemson University

#15

Ball State University

Ball State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read more about Ball State University

#16

University Of Houston

University Of Houston placed #16 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full University Of Houston profile

#17

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #17 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#18

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Get the full Central New Mexico Community College report

#19

Boston Architectural College

Boston Architectural College placed #19 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read the full report on Boston Architectural College

#20

Endicott College

Endicott College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. More on Endicott College

#21

University Of Miami

University Of Miami placed #21 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full University Of Miami profile

#22

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York

#23

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis placed #23 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read the full report on Washington University In St Louis

#24

Northeastern University

Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Northeastern University report

#25

Savannah College Of Art And Design

Savannah College Of Art And Design did well this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Savannah College Of Art And Design report

#26

Boston University

Boston University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Boston University

#27

University Of Illinois At Chicago

University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Illinois At Chicago profile

#28

Amherst College

Amherst College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on Amherst College

#29

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #29 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus

#30

University Of San Diego

University Of San Diego did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about University Of San Diego

#31

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. More on Vanderbilt University

#32

Harvard University

Harvard University placed #32 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read more about Harvard University

#33

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #33 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus profile