2026 Best General Architecture Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best General Architecture master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 133 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 General Architecture Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than University Of Notre Dame this year in the United States. Set in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. University Of Notre Dame General Architecture students take on a median of $28,419 in debt. More on University Of Notre Dame
Out of the 133 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology landed the #2 spot. Based in Cambridge, MA, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $62,396. Typical General Architecture student debt is $13,516. Get the full Massachusetts Institute Of Technology report
A rank of #3 makes Yale University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in New Haven, CT, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. Yale University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $67,250 in tuition and fees. Yale University General Architecture students take on a median of $14,357 in debt. Get the full Yale University report
A rank of #4 makes California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo one of the top choices in the United States. Set in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo graduates 86% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Typical General Architecture student debt is $27,500. More on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
A rank of #5 makes Harvard University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read the full report on Harvard University
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #6 among General Architecture schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of California Berkeley placed #7 among General Architecture schools in the United States. Based in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, with out-of-state students paying around $47,265. Graduates carry a median of $15,000 in student loans. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Set in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $64,078. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete their General Architecture program here. More on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,781, with out-of-state students paying around $20,381. California State Polytechnic University Pomona General Architecture students take on a median of $28,000 in debt. Read the full report on California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. The median General Architecture program debt is $18,465. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Auburn University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Auburn, AL. Auburn University posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,890, with out-of-state students paying around $34,922. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete their General Architecture program here. Read more about Auburn University
University Of California Los Angeles placed #12 among General Architecture schools in the United States. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school based in Los Angeles, CA. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,233, compared with $46,121 for out-of-state students. Typical General Architecture student debt is $16,097. Get the full University Of California Los Angeles report
Catholic University Of America landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. In-state tuition and fees run about $58,378. Typical General Architecture student debt is $27,000. Read more about Catholic University Of America
The University Of Tennessee ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Based in Knoxville, TN, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. The University Of Tennessee General Architecture students take on a median of $31,000 in debt. See the full The University Of Tennessee profile
University Of Florida ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,843 to complete their General Architecture program here. Read more about University Of Florida
North Dakota State University Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Typical General Architecture student debt is $27,000. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical General Architecture student debt is $18,750. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. About 67% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. University Of Nebraska Lincoln General Architecture students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Arkansas came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Fayetteville, AR, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. University Of Arkansas posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,104, with out-of-state students paying around $29,966. The median General Architecture program debt is $27,250. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas
Texas Tech University came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. Students borrow a median of $21,699 to complete their General Architecture program here. Get the full Texas Tech University report
Ball State University did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Muncie, IN, Ball State University is a public institution. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,082 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,630. Students borrow a median of $28,670 to complete their General Architecture program here. Read the full report on Ball State University
Southern Illinois University Carbondale did well this year, earning the #25 position. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public school based in Carbondale, IL. About 60% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,334. The median General Architecture program debt is $25,000. Read more about Southern Illinois University Carbondale
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. The median General Architecture program debt is $22,600. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
University Of South Florida Main Campus ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Typical General Architecture student debt is $21,829. More on University Of South Florida Main Campus
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Based in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. University Of Massachusetts Amherst General Architecture students take on a median of $25,234 in debt. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
Rest of the Top 50 Best General Architecture Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Illinois At Chicago ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Set in Chicago, IL, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,949 in tuition and fees, compared with $32,009 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $23,840 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Chicago
University Of Kentucky landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. Based in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. The median General Architecture program debt is $24,125. Read more about University Of Kentucky
Prairie View A And M University placed #32 among General Architecture schools in the United States. Based in Prairie View, TX, Prairie View A And M University is a public institution. Prairie View A And M University graduates 43% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,299 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,874. Students borrow a median of $30,429 to complete their General Architecture program here. More on Prairie View A And M University
Kent State University At Kent placed #33 among General Architecture schools in the United States. Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,220, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. The median General Architecture program debt is $26,000. See the full Kent State University At Kent profile
Bowling Green State University Main Campus landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete their General Architecture program here. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a public school based in Tallahassee, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Students from in state pay about $5,785 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,725 for out-of-state students. Typical General Architecture student debt is $27,000. More on Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Louisiana Tech University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. This public school is set in Ruston, LA. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,125 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Louisiana Tech University General Architecture students take on a median of $23,846 in debt. See the full Louisiana Tech University profile
University At Buffalo ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. This public school is set in Buffalo, NY. University At Buffalo graduates 75% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, with out-of-state students paying around $31,536. Students borrow a median of $22,854 to complete their General Architecture program here. Read the full report on University At Buffalo
University Of Louisiana Lafayette ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Set in Lafayette, LA, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a public institution. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates 53% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,418 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,146. Typical General Architecture student debt is $24,373. See the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette profile
Portland State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Portland, OR. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,118, with out-of-state students paying around $29,136. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Portland State University
Norwich University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Based in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Norwich University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees average $49,740. The median General Architecture program debt is $27,000. See the full Norwich University profile
Florida International University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Set in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. The median General Architecture program debt is $19,349. More on Florida International University
University Of Idaho placed #43 among General Architecture schools in the United States. This public school is set in Moscow, ID. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. The median General Architecture program debt is $24,900. More on University Of Idaho
Itawamba Community College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. See the full Itawamba Community College profile
Howard University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on Howard University
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus profile
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #42 among General Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
University Of Maine At Augusta landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Maine At Augusta
North Carolina State University At Raleigh did well this year, earning the #45 position. See the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh profile
University Of Nevada Las Vegas came in at #46 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Connecticut College did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Connecticut College report
Front Range Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Get the full Front Range Community College report
Wellesley College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. Get the full Wellesley College report
Belmont University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best General Architecture schools. More on Belmont University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 133 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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