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2023 Most Popular General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region

10 Colleges
$47,837 Avg Salary
$26,740 Avg Student Debt

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 Most Popular General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Architecture program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Architecture Colleges.

Our analysis found North Dakota State University - Main Campus to be the most popular school for general architecture students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, architecture majors at North Dakota State University accumulate an average of around $25,000 in student debt.

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Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that architecture majors at UMN Twin Cities take out is $22,320. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $334.

Full General Architecture at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

Out of the 10 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a very large student population.

On average, architecture graduates from UNL take out $24,452 in student loans while working on their degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $358, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full General Architecture at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report

#4

Drury University

Springfield, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drury University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that architecture majors at Drury University take out is $31,000.

Full General Architecture at Drury University Report

The excellent programs at Dunwoody College of Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best general architecture schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Minneapolis, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #6, Washington University in St Louis did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general architecture students. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS

Benedictine College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the distant town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Iowa State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general architecture students. Iowa State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Ames.

Architecture majors at Iowa State take out an average of $30,930 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $291.

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#8

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University of Kansas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Architecture Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#8

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

With a ranking of #8, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general architecture students. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Manhattan.

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Best General Architecture Colleges by State

Explore the best general architecture colleges 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

General Architecture is one of 8 different types of programs to choose from.

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 10 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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