2026 Best Value 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-value Environmental Design master's degree schools in the United States. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Environmental Design program here. Median earnings reach $75,121 ten years out. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 27%. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#2

University Of South Florida Main Campus

Tampa, FL

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of South Florida Main Campus earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school based in Tampa, FL. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. The median Environmental Design program debt is $21,829. Median earnings reach $57,743 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,829 median debt. University Of South Florida Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 43%. Read the full report on University Of South Florida Main Campus

#3

Boston Architectural College

Boston, MA

You'll get strong value at Boston Architectural College, which ranked #3 this year. Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,470. The median Environmental Design program debt is $53,192. Median earnings reach $62,123 ten years out. Set against $53,192 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Boston Architectural College profile

#4

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Iowa State University earned it the #4 place in the United States. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical Environmental Design student debt is $23,495. Median earnings reach $63,386 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants. More on Iowa State University

#5

Central New Mexico Community College

You'll get strong value at Central New Mexico Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Get the full Central New Mexico Community College report

#6

University Of Missouri Columbia

University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report

#7

Portland State University

Portland State University placed #7 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Get the full Portland State University report

#8

University Of Colorado Boulder

University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Get the full University Of Colorado Boulder report

#9

Ball State University

Ball State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Read more about Ball State University

#10

Bennington College

Bennington College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. More on Bennington College

#11

Otis College Of Art And Design

Otis College Of Art And Design placed #11 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full Otis College Of Art And Design profile

#12

Cornell University

Cornell University placed #12 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read more about Cornell University

#13

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Texas Tech University

#14

University Of Southern California

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

#15

Cornish College Of The Arts

Cornish College Of The Arts offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read more about Cornish College Of The Arts

#16

East Carolina University

East Carolina University placed #16 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full East Carolina University profile

#17

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on University Of California Berkeley

#18

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent

#19

Utah State University

Utah State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Read more about Utah State University

#20

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine placed #20 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California Irvine report

#21

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus profile

#22

Marywood University

Marywood University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Marywood University report

#23

The University Of Texas At Arlington

The University Of Texas At Arlington offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on The University Of Texas At Arlington

#24

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile

#25

Portland Community College

Portland Community College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Portland Community College profile

#26

University Of Colorado Denver

University Of Colorado Denver offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about University Of Colorado Denver

#27

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Maryland Institute College Of Art placed #27 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Get the full Maryland Institute College Of Art report

#28

Auburn University

Auburn University placed #28 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full Auburn University profile

#29

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Get the full University Of New Mexico Main Campus report

#30

University Of Memphis

University Of Memphis came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Memphis

#31

Harvard University

Harvard University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read more about Harvard University

#32

Delaware Valley College

Delaware Valley College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. More on Delaware Valley College

#33

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University placed #33 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full Stony Brook University profile

#34

Union County College

Union County College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on Union County College

#35

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Lawrence Technological University report

#36

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of California Davis report

#37

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University

#38

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras

University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras report

#39

The University Of Texas At San Antonio

The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of Texas At San Antonio

#40

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa

#41

Hampshire College

Hampshire College placed #41 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Get the full Hampshire College report

#42

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick

#43

Oral Roberts University

Oral Roberts University placed #43 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. More on Oral Roberts University

#44

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus

#45

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Georgia

#46

University Of Houston

University Of Houston placed #46 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Houston

#47

University Of Idaho

University Of Idaho landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Idaho

#48

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh

#49

Northeastern University

Northeastern University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Northeastern University report

#50

Arizona State University

Arizona State University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arizona State University