2026 Best Environmental Design Master’s Degree Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin tops our 2026 ranking of the best Environmental Design master's degree schools in the United States. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. The University Of Texas At Austin posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas At Austin Environmental Design students take on a median of $21,275 in debt. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#2

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

The strong Environmental Design programs at Iowa State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,881 for out-of-state students. The median Environmental Design program debt is $23,495. More on Iowa State University

#3

Boston Architectural College

Boston, MA

A rank of #3 makes Boston Architectural College one of the top choices in the United States. Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 32% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,470. The median Environmental Design program debt is $53,192. Read more about Boston Architectural College

#4

University Of South Florida Main Campus

Tampa, FL

You'll be in good company at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Tampa, FL, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Graduates carry a median of $21,829 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of South Florida Main Campus

#5

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Maryland Institute College Of Art came in at #5 on this year's Environmental Design ranking in the United States. Read more about Maryland Institute College Of Art

#6

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder did well this year, earning the #6 position. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report

#7

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. Read the full report on Texas Tech University

#8

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#9

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #9 among Environmental Design schools in the United States. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#10

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent

#11

University Of Idaho

University Of Idaho did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about University Of Idaho

#12

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile

#13

University Of Miami

University Of Miami did well this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full University Of Miami report

#14

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Florida Atlantic University report

#15

University Of California Davis

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

#16

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. Read more about University Of Oregon

#17

Auburn University

Auburn University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. See the full Auburn University profile

#18

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report

#19

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #19 among Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus profile

#20

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on University Of Southern California

#21

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Central New Mexico Community College report

#22

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick

#23

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania

#24

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley did well this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report

#25

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine came in at #25 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of California Irvine profile

#26

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Bowling Green State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus

#27

Hampshire College

Hampshire College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. See the full Hampshire College profile

#28

Portland State University

Portland State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. Get the full Portland State University report

#29

The University Of Texas At Arlington

The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full The University Of Texas At Arlington report

#30

Ball State University

Ball State University placed #30 among Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read more about Ball State University

#31

Utah State University

Utah State University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. More on Utah State University

#32

The University Of Texas At San Antonio

The University Of Texas At San Antonio landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on The University Of Texas At San Antonio

#33

Marywood University

Marywood University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. Get the full Marywood University report

#34

Cornish College Of The Arts

Cornish College Of The Arts did well this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full Cornish College Of The Arts report

#35

Miami University Oxford

Miami University Oxford landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Miami University Oxford

#36

Michigan State University

Michigan State University placed #36 among Environmental Design schools in the United States. More on Michigan State University

#37

University Of Missouri Columbia

University Of Missouri Columbia did well this year, earning the #37 position. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report

#38

Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University landed the #38 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Oral Roberts University report

#39

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

#40

Cornell University

Cornell University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Cornell University

#41

University Of Memphis

University Of Memphis did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on University Of Memphis

#42

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Georgia

#43

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus

#44

Arizona State University

Arizona State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. See the full Arizona State University profile

#45

Union County College

Union County College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. More on Union County College

#46

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Stony Brook University

#47

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. More on University At Buffalo

#48

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Environmental Design schools. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#49

Clemson University

Clemson University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Clemson University report

#50

Harvard University

Harvard University landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Harvard University report