2026 Best Value Architectural History Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 best-value Architectural History school in the United States. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas At Austin Architectural History students take on a median of $21,275 in debt. Median earnings reach $75,121 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#2

University Of Houston

Houston, TX

You'll get strong value at University Of Houston, which ranked #2 this year. University Of Houston is a public school based in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,255 to complete their Architectural History program here. Median earnings reach $62,377 ten years out. Set against $21,255 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%. See the full University Of Houston profile

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Out of the 33 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Ithaca, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,314. Graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans. Cornell University alumni report median earnings of $104,043 a decade after entry. Set against $15,005 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cornell University has an acceptance rate of 9%. Read the full report on Cornell University

#4

Boston Architectural College

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes Boston Architectural College one of the best values in the United States. Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $27,470. Graduates carry a median of $53,192 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,123. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Boston Architectural College

#5

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ball State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Ball State University is a public school based in Muncie, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $11,082, while out-of-state students pay about $29,630. Graduates carry a median of $24,518 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,833. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on Ball State University

#7

University Of Virginia Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Located in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, while out-of-state students pay about $61,591. The median Architectural History program debt is $18,627. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $86,863. That is a strong return on a $18,627 median debt. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Virginia Main Campus report

#8

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University placed #8 among the best-value Architectural History schools in the United States. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school based in Cambridge, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. The median Architectural History program debt is $16,616. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $101,817. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%. See the full Harvard University profile

#9

Rice University

Houston, TX

Rice University landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Rice University is a private not-for-profit school based in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,247. Rice University Architectural History students take on a median of $11,904 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $89,718. That is a strong return on a $11,904 median debt. The acceptance rate is 8%. Read the full report on Rice University

#10

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM

University Of New Mexico Main Campus came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. The median Architectural History program debt is $19,738. University Of New Mexico Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $44,792 a decade after entry. Set against $19,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus profile

#11

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Architectural History students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Columbia University In The City Of New York alumni report median earnings of $102,491 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile

#12

University Of Illinois At Chicago

Chicago, IL

University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Chicago, IL, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $32,009. Graduates carry a median of $20,115 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,740. That is a strong return on a $20,115 median debt. University Of Illinois At Chicago admits about 77% of applicants. See the full University Of Illinois At Chicago profile

#13

University Of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

University Of Southern California ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. Typical Architectural History student debt is $15,625. Graduates go on to earn a median of $92,498 ten years after entry. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 10%. Read the full report on University Of Southern California

#14

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI

Roger Williams University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Located in Bristol, RI, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,197. Students borrow a median of $25,676 to complete their Architectural History program here. Roger Williams University alumni report median earnings of $70,266 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roger Williams University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read the full report on Roger Williams University

#15

Savannah College Of Art And Design

Savannah, GA

Savannah College Of Art And Design came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Located in Savannah, GA, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $41,630 in tuition and fees. The median Architectural History program debt is $26,346. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,954. Set against $26,346 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Savannah College Of Art And Design has an acceptance rate of 83%. Read more about Savannah College Of Art And Design

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit school based in Syracuse, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. The median Architectural History program debt is $26,130. Syracuse University alumni report median earnings of $79,164 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Syracuse University has an acceptance rate of 46%. Read more about Syracuse University

#16

Belmont University

Belmont University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Belmont University

#17

Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #17 among the best-value Architectural History schools in the United States. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report

#18

University Of San Diego

University Of San Diego offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. More on University Of San Diego

#19

Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Vanderbilt University

#20

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile

#21

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. More on Washington University In St Louis

#22

University Of Miami

University Of Miami ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. See the full University Of Miami profile

#23

Cornish College Of The Arts

Cornish College Of The Arts offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Read the full report on Cornish College Of The Arts

#24

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Read more about Central New Mexico Community College

#25

Smith College

Smith College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Get the full Smith College report

#26

Clemson University

Clemson University landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Clemson University profile

#27

Drexel University

Drexel University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Get the full Drexel University report

#28

Endicott College

Endicott College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Architectural History schools. Read more about Endicott College

#29

Northeastern University

Northeastern University placed #29 among the best-value Architectural History schools in the United States. Read more about Northeastern University

#30

Boston University

Boston University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. See the full Boston University profile

#31

Barnard College

Barnard College placed #31 among the best-value Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Barnard College profile

#32

Amherst College

Amherst College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full Amherst College profile

#33

Depaul University

Depaul University placed #33 among the best-value Architectural History schools in the United States. See the full Depaul University profile