2026 Best Architectural History Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Architectural History master's degree schools in the United States. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University posts a six-year graduation rate of 98%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Harvard University Architectural History students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Read more about Harvard University

#2

University Of Virginia Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

A rank of #2 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Typical Architectural History student debt is $18,627. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile

#3

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #3 on this year's Architectural History ranking in the United States. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Typical Architectural History student debt is $23,258. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report

#4

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The strong Architectural History programs at The University Of Texas At Austin earned it the #4 place in the United States. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The University Of Texas At Austin Architectural History students take on a median of $21,275 in debt. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

#5

Boston Architectural College

Boston, MA

Boston Architectural College came in at #5 on this year's Architectural History ranking in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 32% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $27,470 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $53,192 in student loans. See the full Boston Architectural College profile

#6

University Of Houston

Houston, TX

University Of Houston ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. This public school is set in Houston, TX. University Of Houston posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete their Architectural History program here. Read the full report on University Of Houston

#7

Savannah College Of Art And Design

Savannah, GA

Savannah College Of Art And Design ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit school based in Savannah, GA. Savannah College Of Art And Design posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $41,630. The median Architectural History program debt is $26,346. Read more about Savannah College Of Art And Design

#8

University Of Illinois At Chicago

Chicago, IL

University Of Illinois At Chicago did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Chicago, IL, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,949, while out-of-state students pay about $32,009. University Of Illinois At Chicago Architectural History students take on a median of $20,115 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Chicago

#9

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#10

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Vanderbilt University

#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Syracuse University report

#12

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read more about Washington University In St Louis

#13

Ball State University

Ball State University did well this year, earning the #13 position. More on Ball State University

#14

Clemson University

Clemson University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about Clemson University

#15

Cornish College Of The Arts

Cornish College Of The Arts placed #15 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Cornish College Of The Arts profile

#16

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus profile

#17

Belmont University

Belmont University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Belmont University report

#18

Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University placed #18 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read the full report on Roger Williams University

#19

Rice University

Rice University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. More on Rice University

#20

Smith College

Smith College placed #20 among Architectural History schools in the United States. Read more about Smith College

#21

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report

#22

Endicott College

Endicott College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Read the full report on Endicott College

#23

Barnard College

Barnard College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. More on Barnard College

#24

Cornell University

Cornell University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Get the full Cornell University report

#25

Northeastern University

Northeastern University placed #25 among Architectural History schools in the United States. More on Northeastern University

#26

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Southern California report

#27

University Of San Diego

University Of San Diego came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of San Diego

#28

University Of Miami

University Of Miami placed #28 among Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full University Of Miami profile

#29

Boston University

Boston University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Architectural History schools. Get the full Boston University report

#30

Depaul University

Depaul University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Depaul University report

#31

Drexel University

Drexel University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Drexel University report

#32

Amherst College

Amherst College landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Amherst College report

#33

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Central New Mexico Community College