2026 Architecture Rankings - Page 2

Best Colleges for Architecture

Rankings 51-100 of 280 colleges for Architecture

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#51

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.1 / 100
71.1
Field Productivity
22.3% productivity
99%
Program Depth
10 programs
100%
Retention
61%
4%

Boston Architectural College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 100th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 853 students with in-state tuition of $26,800 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 22% (99th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#52

Lincoln, NE

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71 / 100
71
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
76%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
84%
56%

University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 86th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 24,393 students with in-state tuition of $8,010 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (76th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#53

Manhattan, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.8 / 100
69.8
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
75%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
87%
66%

Kansas State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 70, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,295 students with in-state tuition of $9,964 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (75th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#54

San Antonio, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
69.1 / 100
69.1
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
73%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
79%
42%

The University of Texas at San Antonio scores above average in the program-field ranking at 69, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,770 students with in-state tuition of $6,239 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (73rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#55

Southfield, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.2 / 100
68.2
Field Productivity
3.4% productivity
96%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
77%
33%

Lawrence Technological University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 3,693 students with in-state tuition of $40,672 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#56

Cincinnati, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
68.2 / 100
68.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
57%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
86%
63%

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 45,026 students with in-state tuition of $11,228 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (57th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#57

Beverly, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
68.1 / 100
68.1
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
88%
68%

Endicott College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,394 students with in-state tuition of $38,312 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#58

Tucson, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.9 / 100
67.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
53%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
88%
68%

University of Arizona scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 56,365 students with in-state tuition of $11,546 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (53rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#59

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.9 / 100
67.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
83%
53%

Temple University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 68, ranking in the 84th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,640 students with in-state tuition of $21,023 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (67th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#60

Fargo, ND

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
67.2 / 100
67.2
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
77%
33%

North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 11,952 students with in-state tuition of $9,309 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (89th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#61

Chicago, IL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
67 / 100
67
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
87%
66%

Illinois Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,834 students with in-state tuition of $49,607 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#62

Ames, IA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.6 / 100
66.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
56%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
88%
68%

Iowa State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 67, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 30,380 students with in-state tuition of $8,982 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#63

Charlotte, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
66.4 / 100
66.4
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
62%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
85%
59%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 80th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,091 students with in-state tuition of $3,812 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (62nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#64

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
66.3 / 100
66.3
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
81%
49%

The New School scores above average in the program-field ranking at 66, ranking in the 88th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 9,068 students with in-state tuition of $54,995 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (88th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#65

Scranton, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65.4 / 100
65.4
Field Productivity
2.0% productivity
94%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
85%
59%

Marywood University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 94th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,530 students with in-state tuition of $37,700 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (94th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#66

Notre Dame, IN

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
65 / 100
65
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
64%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
98%
96%

University of Notre Dame scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 13,042 students with in-state tuition of $62,186 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (64th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#67

Burbank, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.9 / 100
64.9
Field Productivity
9.2% productivity
98%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
80%
45%

Woodbury University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 849 students with in-state tuition of $43,392 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 9% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#68

Houston, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.8 / 100
64.8
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
52%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
86%
63%

University of Houston scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 47,980 students with in-state tuition of $8,685 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#69

Moscow, ID

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.6 / 100
64.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
82%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
75%
28%

University of Idaho scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 12,286 students with in-state tuition of $6,540 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (82nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#70

Lexington, KY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.5 / 100
64.5
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
52%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
87%
66%

University of Kentucky scores above average in the program-field ranking at 65, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 34,709 students with in-state tuition of $11,849 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (52nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#71

Knoxville, TN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.4 / 100
64.4
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
50%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
91%
75%

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 38,728 students with in-state tuition of $11,332 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (50th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#72

Athens, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
64.4 / 100
64.4
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
36%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
95%
87%

University of Georgia scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 88th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 43,146 students with in-state tuition of $9,790 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (36th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#73

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
64.1 / 100
64.1
Field Productivity
3.0% productivity
96%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
91%
75%

The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 96th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 933 students with in-state tuition of $44,550 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (96th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#74

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
63.8 / 100
63.8
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
59%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
97%
92%

Barnard College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 3,487 students with in-state tuition of $64,078 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#75

University Park, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
63.8 / 100
63.8
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
44%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
92%
79%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64.

The college enrolls 50,737 students with in-state tuition of $19,672 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (44th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#76

Columbus, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
63.6 / 100
63.6
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
43%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
94%
84%

Ohio State University-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 64, ranking in the 84th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 61,443 students with in-state tuition of $11,826 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (43rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#77

Fayetteville, AR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.9 / 100
62.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
59%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
86%
63%

University of Arkansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 81th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 33,610 students with in-state tuition of $7,666 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (59th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#78

Geneva, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.8 / 100
62.8
Field Productivity
1.5% productivity
93%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
89%
70%

Hobart William Smith Colleges scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63, ranking in the 93th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,841 students with in-state tuition of $61,858 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (93rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#79

Savannah, GA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.7 / 100
62.7
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
69%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
87%
66%

Savannah College of Art and Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 63.

The college enrolls 18,550 students with in-state tuition of $40,095 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#80

Middlebury, VT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
77%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
84%

Middlebury College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,803 students with in-state tuition of $64,800 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (77th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#81

Champaign, IL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62.1 / 100
62.1
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
49%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
94%
84%

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 89th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 59,238 students with in-state tuition of $14,768 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (49th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#82

Kent, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
62 / 100
62
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
69%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
79%
42%

Kent State University at Kent scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,374 students with in-state tuition of $11,595 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (69th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#83

Albuquerque, NM

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61.6 / 100
61.6
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
73%
23%

University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 62, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 23,124 students with in-state tuition of $6,803 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#84

Berrien Springs, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
61.3 / 100
61.3
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
83%
53%

Andrews University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,940 students with in-state tuition of $32,400 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#85

Tallahassee, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
61 / 100
61
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
72%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
86%
63%

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 9,313 students with in-state tuition of $3,152 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (72nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#86

Boca Raton, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.5 / 100
60.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
56%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
84%
56%

Florida Atlantic University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61.

The college enrolls 31,607 students with in-state tuition of $2,522 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (56th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#87

Denver, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.5 / 100
60.5
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
71%
18%

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,124 students with in-state tuition of $9,096 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#88

Denver, CO

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.5 / 100
60.5
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
83%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
71%
18%

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus scores above average in the program-field ranking at 61, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,124 students with in-state tuition of $9,096 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (83rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#89

San Juan, PR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60.3 / 100
60.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
80%
45%

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras scores above average in the program-field ranking at 60, ranking in the 84th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 11,312 students with in-state tuition of $5,024 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (84th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#90

New York, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
60 / 100
60
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
74%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
79%
42%

CUNY City College scores above average in the program-field ranking at 60.

The college enrolls 15,544 students with in-state tuition of $6,930 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (74th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#91

Arlington, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
59.6 / 100
59.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
58%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
73%
23%

The University of Texas at Arlington has a program-field ranking score of 60, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 44,956 students with in-state tuition of $9,206 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (58th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#92

Tampa, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
59.5 / 100
59.5
Field Productivity
0.1% productivity
33%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
91%
75%

University of South Florida has a program-field ranking score of 60.

The college enrolls 49,622 students with in-state tuition of $4,559 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (33rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#93

San Francisco, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
58.9 / 100
58.9
Field Productivity
2.3% productivity
95%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
57%
2%

California College of the Arts has a program-field ranking score of 59, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,308 students with in-state tuition of $57,096 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 2% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#94

Pasadena, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
58.9 / 100
58.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
50%

Art Center College of Design has a program-field ranking score of 59, ranking in the 90th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 2,308 students with in-state tuition of $50,606 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#95

Detroit, MI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
58.8 / 100
58.8
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
91%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
82%
50%

University of Detroit Mercy has a program-field ranking score of 59, ranking in the 91th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,587 students with in-state tuition of $32,300 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (91st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#96

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
58.6 / 100
58.6
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
41%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
90%
73%

Drexel University has a program-field ranking score of 59.

The college enrolls 21,153 students with in-state tuition of $58,293 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (41st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#97

Honolulu, HI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
58.5 / 100
58.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
61%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
75%
28%

University of Hawaii at Manoa has a program-field ranking score of 59, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 20,028 students with in-state tuition of $11,304 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (61st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#98

Norman, OK

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
58.2 / 100
58.2
Field Productivity
0.2% productivity
39%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
89%
70%

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus has a program-field ranking score of 58, ranking in the 80th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 30,851 students with in-state tuition of $5,070 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (39th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#99

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
57.8 / 100
57.8
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
86%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
79%
42%

Chatham University has a program-field ranking score of 58, ranking in the 86th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,309 students with in-state tuition of $42,250 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (86th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#100

Lancaster, PA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
57.8 / 100
57.8
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
92%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
80%
45%

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology has a program-field ranking score of 58, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 1,470 students with in-state tuition of $9,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (92nd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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