2026 Best Value Environmental Design Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

Raleigh, NC

Leading the list is North Carolina State University At Raleigh, our #1 best-value Environmental Design school in the United States. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Typical Environmental Design student debt is $25,759. Median earnings reach $68,758 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 42% of applicants are accepted. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#2

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

You'll get strong value at Clemson University, which ranked #2 this year. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans. Clemson University alumni report median earnings of $71,513 a decade after entry. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants. Get the full Clemson University report

#3

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Blacksburg, VA

Out of the 65 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #3 spot. Located in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University Environmental Design students take on a median of $23,393 in debt. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University alumni report median earnings of $81,698 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 55%. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

You'll get strong value at Texas Tech University, which ranked #4 this year. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,454 ten years after entry. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%. Get the full Texas Tech University report

#5

University Of Virginia Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA

University Of Virginia Main Campus came in at #5 on this year's best-value Environmental Design ranking in the United States. Set in Charlottesville, VA, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. The median Environmental Design program debt is $18,627. University Of Virginia Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $86,863 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 17% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Virginia Main Campus

#6

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

University Of Georgia offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. The median Environmental Design program debt is $21,792. University Of Georgia alumni report median earnings of $68,726 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia has an acceptance rate of 38%. Get the full University Of Georgia report

#7

University Of Colorado Denver

Denver, CO

University Of Colorado Denver offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. This public school is set in Denver, CO. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,383, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete their Environmental Design program here. Median earnings reach $64,270 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,582 median debt. About 75% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Denver

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. See the full Florida Atlantic University profile

#9

Bennington College

Bennington College placed #9 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Get the full Bennington College report

#10

Union County College

Union County College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Union County College report

#11

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras report

#12

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Central New Mexico Community College

#13

Portland State University

Portland State University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about Portland State University

#14

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Southern California profile

#15

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Maryland Institute College Of Art offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Maryland Institute College Of Art report

#16

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Get the full University Of Oregon report

#17

Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Oral Roberts University report

#18

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. See the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus profile

#19

Nhti Concords Community College

Nhti Concords Community College placed #19 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full Nhti Concords Community College profile

#20

Cornell University

Cornell University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Get the full Cornell University report

#21

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. More on University Of California Berkeley

#22

Boston Architectural College

Boston Architectural College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. More on Boston Architectural College

#23

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #23 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#24

North Dakota State University Main Campus

North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report

#25

East Carolina University

East Carolina University placed #25 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read more about East Carolina University

#26

Auburn University

Auburn University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Auburn University

#27

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lawrence Technological University

#28

Ball State University

Ball State University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Ball State University

#29

University Of Miami

University Of Miami ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Get the full University Of Miami report

#30

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report

#31

University Of Houston

University Of Houston placed #31 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Houston report

#32

Harvard University

Harvard University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Harvard University

#33

Michigan State University

Michigan State University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. More on Michigan State University

#34

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#35

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Read more about Kent State University At Kent

#36

Northeastern University

Northeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Northeastern University profile

#37

Hampshire College

Hampshire College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Hampshire College profile

#38

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa

#39

University Of South Florida Main Campus

University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of South Florida Main Campus report

#40

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo placed #40 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read the full report on University At Buffalo

#41

Delaware Valley College

Delaware Valley College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Delaware Valley College

#42

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#43

University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus report

#44

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read more about Rutgers University New Brunswick

#45

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report

#46

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report

#47

Otis College Of Art And Design

Otis College Of Art And Design landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Otis College Of Art And Design

#48

University Of Memphis

University Of Memphis ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. More on University Of Memphis

#49

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report

#50

Marywood University

Marywood University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Marywood University