2023 Best Value General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best General Architecture School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general architecture was ranked #130 in the country. In fact 4,982 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs offered the best value experiences for architecture students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Best Plains States Region Schools for Affordable Quality in General Architecture
Our analysis found North Dakota State University - Main Campus to be the best value school for general architecture students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public school with a large student population.
North Dakota State University undergraduate students pay an average of $14,876 in tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that architecture majors at North Dakota State University take out is $25,000.
In addition to its great value ranking, North Dakota State University is in the top 20% of all schools on our Best General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a great value for general architecture students. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.
UNL undergraduate students pay an average of $26,720 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, architecture graduates from UNL carry an average student debtload of $24,452. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $358, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
UNL also claimed a spot on our Best General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UMN Twin Cities are $33,818 per year. While working on their degree, architecture majors at UMN Twin Cities accumulate an average of around $22,320 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $334.
In addition to its great value ranking, UMN Twin Cities is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region list.
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The excellent programs at Drury University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best general architecture schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Drury University are $32,130 a year. Architecture majors at Drury University take out an average of $31,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Out of the 5 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Washington University in St Louis landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at WUSTL are $58,866 a year.
WUSTL also made our Best General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region list, coming in at #2.
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Explore the best general architecture schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 35 |
| Minnesota | 118 |
| Kansas | 1 |
| Iowa | 0 |
| Nebraska | 99 |
| North Dakota | 125 |
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General Architecture Related Majors for Architecture
General Architecture is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 6,781 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 2,419 |
| Landscape Architecture | 905 |
| Environmental Design | 741 |
| Interior Architecture | 728 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Danichou.
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