2026 Best Other Architecture Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Other Architecture certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 27 institutions 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.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
No school ranked higher than Boston Architectural College this year in the United States. Located in Boston, MA, Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 32%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,470. The median Other Architecture program debt is $53,192. More on Boston Architectural College
The strong Other Architecture programs at Hobart William Smith Colleges earned it the #2 place in the United States. Read more about Hobart William Smith Colleges
A rank of #3 makes Dodge City Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Read the full report on Dodge City Community College
You'll be in good company at Mercer County Community College, which ranked #4 this year. Get the full Mercer County Community College report
A rank of #5 makes Northwestern University one of the top choices in the United States. Read the full report on Northwestern University
Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Other Architecture schools. Read the full report on Chippewa Valley Technical College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #8 position. Get the full University Of Arizona report
University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus
East Los Angeles College did well this year, earning the #10 position. See the full East Los Angeles College profile
Portland State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Other Architecture schools. Get the full Portland State University report
University Of Utah placed #12 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Utah
Kansas State University placed #13 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Read more about Kansas State University
Florida International University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. See the full Florida International University profile
University Of Oregon landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Oregon
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #16 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Louisiana Tech University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Other Architecture schools. Read the full report on Louisiana Tech University
University Of Louisiana Lafayette placed #18 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette report
Cornell University placed #19 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. See the full Cornell University profile
Andrews University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Andrews University
Principia College did well this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Principia College profile
New Jersey Institute Of Technology ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Other Architecture schools. Read the full report on New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Mount Holyoke College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Other Architecture schools. Get the full Mount Holyoke College report
New York University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Other Architecture schools. Read more about New York University
University Of Southern California placed #25 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Rest of the Top 15% Best Other Architecture Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Columbia University In The City Of New York did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
University Of Nevada Las Vegas placed #27 among Other Architecture schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Nevada Las Vegas report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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