2026 Most Popular General Architecture Schools
There are 139 colleges that offer a degree in General Architecture. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best General Architecture School for You
Today’s General Architecture students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick-and-mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school halfway across the country without even leaving your house.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. This report analyzed 139 schools in the United States to see which General Architecture programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular General Architecture Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for General Architecture majors.
Top 25 Most Popular General Architecture Schools
The most popular school in the United States for General Architecture students is Texas Tech University. Texas Tech University is a public school located in Lubbock, TX. This school awarded 237 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,893. Full General Architecture at Texas Tech University Report
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a public school located in Tempe, AZ. This school awarded 168 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,210. Read More…
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in Gainesville, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 148 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,898. Read full report on General Architecture at University of Florida
University of Maryland-College Park comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in College Park, MD, this is a public institution. This school awarded 139 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $56,509. Full General Architecture at University of Maryland-College Park Report
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Texas A&M University-College Station is a public school located in College Station, TX. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $54,018. Read full report on General Architecture at Texas A&M University-College Station
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Kent State University at Kent is a public school located in Kent, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 125 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,674. Full General Architecture at Kent State University at Kent Report
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in San Antonio, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,863. Read More…
University of California-Berkeley landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Berkeley, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $57,445. Read full report on General Architecture at University of California-Berkeley
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in Pomona, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,850. Read full report on General Architecture at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public school located in Fargo, ND. This school awarded 107 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,030. Read More…
University of Houston comes in at #11 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in Houston, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 106 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,424. Read More…
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Arlington, TX, this is a public institution. This school awarded 97 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,801. Read full report on General Architecture at The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Minneapolis, MN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 97 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,373. Full General Architecture at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Report
Clemson University landed the #14 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Clemson University is a public school located in Clemson, SC. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,401. Read More…
University of Illinois Chicago landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Chicago, IL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $47,662. Full General Architecture at University of Illinois Chicago Report
University of Virginia-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in Charlottesville, VA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 89 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,471. Full General Architecture at University of Virginia-Main Campus Report
Ball State University landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Muncie, IN, this is a public institution. This school awarded 88 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,646. Read full report on General Architecture at Ball State University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #18 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a public school located in Cincinnati, OH. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,819. Read full report on General Architecture at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in University Park, PA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,468. Read full report on General Architecture at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, this is a public institution. This school awarded 75 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $64,597. Full General Architecture at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Report
University of North Carolina at Charlotte comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in Charlotte, NC, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $44,953. Read full report on General Architecture at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
The Catholic University of America landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Washington, DC, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $58,049. Full General Architecture at The Catholic University of America Report
University of Arkansas landed the #23 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Architecture Schools ranking. Located in Fayetteville, AR, this is a public institution. This school awarded 69 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $47,767. Read full report on General Architecture at University of Arkansas
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in Seattle, WA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 66 degrees in General Architecture in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $53,990. Read full report on General Architecture at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Architecture majors. Located in Atlanta, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people earned their degree in General Architecture from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,556. Full General Architecture at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular General Architecture Schools
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.
General Architecture by Region
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More General Architecture Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular General Architecture Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Majors Related to General Architecture
General Architecture Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architecture | 4,504 |
| Architecture | 77 |
| Architectural Design | 7 |
| Architecture, Other | 6 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences | 9,814 |
| Urban & Regional Planning | 2,362 |
| Landscape Architecture | 1,050 |
| Interior Architecture | 756 |
| Environmental Design | 714 |
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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.
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