2026 Best Architectural History Graduate Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

University Of Southern California tops our 2026 ranking of the best Architectural History graduate certificate degree schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Los Angeles, CA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,647. University Of Southern California Architectural History students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. See the full University Of Southern California profile

#2

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

You'll be in good company at Ball State University, which ranked #2 this year. Set in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. The median Architectural History program debt is $24,518. See the full Ball State University profile

#3

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM

You'll be in good company at University Of New Mexico Main Campus, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Albuquerque, NM. University Of New Mexico Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. Students from in state pay about $10,140 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,738 to complete their Architectural History program here. Read more about University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#4

Washington University In St Louis

The strong Architectural History programs at Washington University In St Louis earned it the #4 place in the United States. See the full Washington University In St Louis profile

#5

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

The strong Architectural History programs at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#6

Depaul University

Depaul University placed #6 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Depaul University profile

#7

Drexel University

Drexel University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Drexel University

#8

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #8 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read more about Oklahoma State University Main Campus

#9

Smith College

Smith College landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. More on Smith College

#10

Rice University

Rice University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. See the full Rice University profile

#11

Barnard College

Barnard College came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Get the full Barnard College report

#12

Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Read more about Roger Williams University

#13

Cornell University

Cornell University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read the full report on Cornell University

#14

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York

#15

University Of San Diego

University Of San Diego did well this year, earning the #15 position. See the full University Of San Diego profile

#16

Belmont University

Belmont University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Belmont University

#17

Boston Architectural College

Boston Architectural College did well this year, earning the #17 position. More on Boston Architectural College

#18

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College placed #18 among Architectural History schools in the United States. More on Central New Mexico Community College

#19

Savannah College Of Art And Design

Savannah College Of Art And Design came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about Savannah College Of Art And Design

#20

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. See the full Vanderbilt University profile

#21

Syracuse University

Syracuse University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read more about Syracuse University

#22

Boston University

Boston University did well this year, earning the #22 position. See the full Boston University profile

#23

Amherst College

Amherst College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Get the full Amherst College report

#24

Endicott College

Endicott College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read more about Endicott College

#25

Cornish College Of The Arts

Cornish College Of The Arts came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Read more about Cornish College Of The Arts

#26

University Of Houston

University Of Houston came in at #26 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Houston profile

#27

University Of Illinois At Chicago

University Of Illinois At Chicago did well this year, earning the #27 position. More on University Of Illinois At Chicago

#28

Harvard University

Harvard University placed #28 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Get the full Harvard University report

#29

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

#30

University Of Miami

University Of Miami came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Miami

#31

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Virginia Main Campus

#32

Northeastern University

Northeastern University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read more about Northeastern University

#33

Clemson University

Clemson University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Get the full Clemson University report