2026 Architecture Rankings

Best Colleges for Architecture

Data-driven rankings of 280 colleges excelling in Architecture programs

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Rankings based on field productivity, program depth, retention rates, and institutional quality in Architecture.
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Top Colleges for Architecture

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#1

New York, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
93 / 100
93
Field Productivity
1.3% productivity
90%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
97%
92%

Columbia University in the City of New York is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 93, ranking in the 100th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 35,173 students with in-state tuition of $64,526 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#2

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
92.4 / 100
92.4
Field Productivity
1.6% productivity
93%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
99%
98%

Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 11,886 students with in-state tuition of $59,750 (excl. fees).

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

#3

Charlottesville, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
91.9 / 100
91.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
97%
92%

University of Virginia-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 92, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 26,409 students with in-state tuition of $18,823 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#4

Ithaca, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
91.1 / 100
91.1
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
80%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
98%
96%

Cornell University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 91, ranking in the 98th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 26,793 students with in-state tuition of $65,204 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#5

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
89.3 / 100
89.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
79%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
98%
96%

University of Pennsylvania is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 29,109 students with in-state tuition of $58,620 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#6

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
88.9 / 100
88.9
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
8 programs
99%
Retention
97%
92%

University of Southern California is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 89, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 46,566 students with in-state tuition of $66,640 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#7

Berkeley, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.7 / 100
87.7
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
71%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
97%
92%

University of California-Berkeley is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 88, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 45,882 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (71st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#8

Seattle, WA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
87.2 / 100
87.2
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
73%
Program Depth
9 programs
99%
Retention
95%
87%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 56,997 students with in-state tuition of $11,524 (excl. fees).

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

#9

San Luis Obispo, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
86.5 / 100
86.5
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
90%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
95%
87%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 87, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 23,069 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (90th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#10

Cambridge, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
85.1 / 100
85.1
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
70%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
99%
98%

Harvard University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 98th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 30,259 students with in-state tuition of $54,269 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (70th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#11

New Haven, CT

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
84.6 / 100
84.6
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
82%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
99%
98%

Yale University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 85, ranking in the 99th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 15,564 students with in-state tuition of $64,700 (excl. fees).

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

#12

Pomona, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
84.1 / 100
84.1
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
87%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
88%
68%

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 96th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 27,636 students with in-state tuition of $5,742 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (87th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#13

Newark, NJ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.8 / 100
83.8
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
91%
75%

New Jersey Institute of Technology is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 89th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 13,247 students with in-state tuition of $15,616 (excl. fees).

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

#14

Blacksburg, VA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
83.6 / 100
83.6
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
76%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
92%
79%

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 84, ranking in the 97th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 38,857 students with in-state tuition of $12,698 (excl. fees).

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

#15

Atlanta, GA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.9 / 100
82.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
63%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
98%
96%

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 83, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 53,363 students with in-state tuition of $10,258 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (63rd percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#16

Clemson, SC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
82.4 / 100
82.4
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
77%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
93%
82%

Clemson University is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 82, ranking in the 92th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,077 students with in-state tuition of $14,038 (excl. fees).

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

#17

Coral Gables, FL

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
81 / 100
81
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
84%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
92%
79%

University of Miami is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 19,852 students with in-state tuition of $58,104 (excl. fees).

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

#18

St. Louis, MO

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
80.7 / 100
80.7
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
75%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
96%
89%

Washington University in St Louis is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 81, ranking in the 91th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 16,357 students with in-state tuition of $61,750 (excl. fees).

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

#19

Gainesville, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
80.3 / 100
80.3
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
61%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
97%
92%

University of Florida is a top-performing institution in the program-field ranking with a score of 80, ranking in the 94th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 56,311 students with in-state tuition of $4,477 (excl. fees).

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

#20

Ann Arbor, MI

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
79.2 / 100
79.2
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
59%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
98%
96%

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 52,855 students with in-state tuition of $17,977 (excl. fees).

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

#21

Brooklyn, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
79 / 100
79
Field Productivity
5.0% productivity
98%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
89%
70%

Pratt Institute-Main scores above average in the program-field ranking at 79, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 5,356 students with in-state tuition of $57,659 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#22

Eugene, OR

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
78.3 / 100
78.3
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
80%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
85%
59%

University of Oregon scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 24,404 students with in-state tuition of $12,240 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (80th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#23

College Park, MD

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
77.9 / 100
77.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
58%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
96%
89%

University of Maryland-College Park scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 89th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 41,725 students with in-state tuition of $9,889 (excl. fees).

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

#24

Houston, TX

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.5 / 100
77.5
Field Productivity
0.6% productivity
74%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
98%
96%

Rice University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 78, ranking in the 96th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 8,961 students with in-state tuition of $57,210 (excl. fees).

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

#25

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
77.3 / 100
77.3
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
51%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
98%
96%

Northeastern University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 96th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 32,553 students with in-state tuition of $62,000 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#26

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
49%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
94%
84%

Texas A & M University-College Station scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 78,321 students with in-state tuition of $9,003 (excl. fees).

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

#27

College Station, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.9 / 100
76.9
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
49%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
94%
84%

Texas A&M University-College Station scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 95th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 78,321 students with in-state tuition of $9,003 (excl. fees).

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

#28

Philadelphia, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.5 / 100
76.5
Field Productivity
1.4% productivity
92%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
82%
50%

Thomas Jefferson University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 77, ranking in the 92th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 8,238 students with in-state tuition of $44,400 (excl. fees).

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

#29

Buffalo, NY

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76.4 / 100
76.4
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
76%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
84%
56%

University at Buffalo scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 93th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,903 students with in-state tuition of $7,070 (excl. fees).

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

#30

Providence, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76.1 / 100
76.1
Field Productivity
5.1% productivity
98%
Program Depth
1 programs
0%
Retention
93%
82%

Rhode Island School of Design scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 98th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 2,520 students with in-state tuition of $58,690 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 5% (98th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#31

Troy, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Field Productivity
1.0% productivity
88%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
89%
70%

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 95th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 7,040 students with in-state tuition of $60,360 (excl. fees).

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

#32

Amherst, MA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
76 / 100
76
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
67%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
91%
75%

University of Massachusetts-Amherst scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 85th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 31,726 students with in-state tuition of $16,591 (excl. fees).

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

#33

Austin, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.6 / 100
75.6
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
48%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
96%
89%

The University of Texas at Austin scores above average in the program-field ranking at 76, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 53,864 students with in-state tuition of $11,678 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (48th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#34

Princeton, NJ

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
75.3 / 100
75.3
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
74%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
97%
92%

Princeton University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 100th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 9,137 students with in-state tuition of $59,710 (excl. fees).

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

#35

Lubbock, TX

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
75.2 / 100
75.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
75%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
85%
59%

Texas Tech University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 40,757 students with in-state tuition of $8,935 (excl. fees).

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

#36

Lawrence, KS

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.9 / 100
74.9
Field Productivity
1.1% productivity
89%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
85%
59%

University of Kansas scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 98th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 29,792 students with in-state tuition of $10,596 (excl. fees).

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

#37

Auburn, AL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.6 / 100
74.6
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
57%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
93%
82%

Auburn University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 34,145 students with in-state tuition of $10,704 (excl. fees).

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

#38

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
54%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
97%
92%

University of California-Los Angeles scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 47,335 students with in-state tuition of $11,834 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (54th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#39

Syracuse, NY

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.5 / 100
74.5
Field Productivity
0.8% productivity
81%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
91%
75%

Syracuse University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 75, ranking in the 88th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 22,589 students with in-state tuition of $61,310 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (81st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#40

Boston, MA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.3 / 100
74.3
Field Productivity
3.6% productivity
97%
Program Depth
2 programs
50%
Retention
86%
63%

Wentworth Institute of Technology scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 97th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,191 students with in-state tuition of $40,410 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 4% (97th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#41

New Orleans, LA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
74.2 / 100
74.2
Field Productivity
0.9% productivity
85%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
94%
84%

Tulane University of Louisiana scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 85th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 13,310 students with in-state tuition of $61,306 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (85th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#42

Los Angeles, CA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
73.8 / 100
73.8
Field Productivity
43.1% productivity
100%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
82%
50%

Southern California Institute of Architecture scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 100th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 418 students with in-state tuition of $51,964 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 43% (100th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#43

Minneapolis, MN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.6 / 100
73.6
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
50%
Program Depth
6 programs
92%
Retention
91%
75%

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 92th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 56,666 students with in-state tuition of $14,496 (excl. fees).

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

#44

Oxford, OH

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
73.5 / 100
73.5
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
64%
Program Depth
5 programs
85%
Retention
90%
73%

Miami University-Oxford scores above average in the program-field ranking at 74, ranking in the 85th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 18,838 students with in-state tuition of $14,052 (excl. fees).

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

#45

Muncie, IN

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
72.2 / 100
72.2
Field Productivity
0.7% productivity
79%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
77%
33%

Ball State University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 97th percentile for program depth.

The college enrolls 21,089 students with in-state tuition of $8,688 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 1% (79th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#46

Raleigh, NC

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
0.4% productivity
55%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
93%
82%

North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 84th percentile for completion rate.

The college enrolls 38,464 students with in-state tuition of $6,535 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (55th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#47

Tempe, AZ

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.9 / 100
71.9
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
65%
Program Depth
7 programs
97%
Retention
85%
59%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores above average in the program-field ranking at 72, ranking in the 99th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 79,818 students with in-state tuition of $11,308 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (65th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#48

Pittsburgh, PA

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.4 / 100
71.4
Field Productivity
0.5% productivity
69%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
97%
92%

Carnegie Mellon University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 92th percentile for retention rate.

The college enrolls 15,888 students with in-state tuition of $62,260 (excl. fees).

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

#49

Bristol, RI

Complete Data Private Non-Profit
Overall Score
71.3 / 100
71.3
Field Productivity
2.8% productivity
95%
Program Depth
3 programs
66%
Retention
79%
42%

Roger Williams University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 95th percentile for field productivity.

The college enrolls 4,350 students with in-state tuition of $42,336 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 3% (95th percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

#50

Miami, FL

Complete Data Public
Overall Score
71.2 / 100
71.2
Field Productivity
0.3% productivity
51%
Program Depth
4 programs
80%
Retention
92%
79%

Florida International University scores above average in the program-field ranking at 71, ranking in the 90th percentile for field scale.

The college enrolls 54,723 students with in-state tuition of $4,721 (excl. fees).

Field productivity stands at 0% (51st percentile), indicating strong output in this program area.

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