2026 Best Other Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Architecture bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 27 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, 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 Other Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of Utah earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. University Of Utah posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, while out-of-state students pay about $30,860. Typical Other Architecture student debt is $20,798. Read the full report on University Of Utah
A rank of #2 makes Louisiana Tech University one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,125, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Louisiana Tech University
You'll be in good company at University Of Arizona, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. University Of Arizona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, with out-of-state students paying around $39,903. Graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. More on University Of Arizona
University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #4 on this year's Other Architecture ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Lafayette, LA. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates 53% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $10,418, while out-of-state students pay about $24,146. Typical Other Architecture student debt is $25,738. More on University Of Louisiana Lafayette
Out of the 27 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, New York University landed the #5 spot. See the full New York University profile
Hobart William Smith Colleges came in at #6 in this year's ranking. See the full Hobart William Smith Colleges profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #7 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Kansas State University placed #8 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. See the full Kansas State University profile
Boston Architectural College landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. See the full Boston Architectural College profile
Northwestern University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Northwestern University
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #11 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas report
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Other Architecture schools. Get the full Chippewa Valley Technical College report
University Of Oregon landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Oregon
Dodge City Community College landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Dodge City Community College report
Andrews University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Andrews University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
New Jersey Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #17 position. See the full New Jersey Institute Of Technology profile
Principia College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Principia College
Portland State University placed #19 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about Portland State University
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #20 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Cornell University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Read the full report on Cornell University
East Los Angeles College landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on East Los Angeles College
Mount Holyoke College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Mount Holyoke College
Florida International University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Florida International University
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile
Rest of the Top 15% Best Other Architecture Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Mercer County Community College landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Mercer County Community College
University Of Southern California placed #27 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Southern California
Related Other Architecture Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Other Architecture Schools (All Levels)
- Best Other Architecture Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Architecture Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Architecture Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Architecture Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Other Architecture Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Other Architecture Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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 27 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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