Which are the most affordable architecture schools in America where you can earn yourself a value for money education in architecture? We scoured through data and based on U.S. Department of Education’s 2014-2015 IPEDS Survey, came up with the 11 colleges that offer a four-year bachelor’s program in architecture at the most cost-effective tuition.
Architecture is one of the most sought after degrees with great prospects and respectable jobs, but getting a good degree from top colleges can end up costing a bomb which not all of us can afford to spend on a college education. On an average, an architecture degree would cost around $43,000 and round up to over 1,73,000 of total cost in the four years of course duration. However, there are colleges offering degrees which are relatively a lot cheaper than the average. Our list of the most affordable architecture schools in America features a number of such colleges offering education in architecture major with tuition less than $30,000. Up till last year you could obtain a degree for total cost as low as $17,477 in Southern University A&M College which had been by far the cheapest and most affordable architecture degree in the country but has recently decided to shut down the department. However, inferring by our list, it seems the South is still a good destination for an affordable education in architecture.
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For aspirants who have been aiming at an Ivy League education, it may come as a surprise that not all private Ivy League institutions are expensive. In fact, some also do charge lesser than what some government institutions have been price tagging while providing notably celebrated degrees that provide the students an instant up in the job markets. Check out the 7 Most Affordable Ivy League Schools in the US, for a rundown of such colleges, most of which also have majors in architecture and allied areas.
That being said, architecture can be one of the most expensive degrees you can invest in, but with the right amount of caliber and interest in the subject students can even excel and make a stellar career by graduating from one of the affordable colleges. Check the list for more options!
11. Iowa State University
Total Cost: $29490
Though the College of Design at Iowa State University is relatively small with 100 graduate students attending, it still is one of the most value-for-money institutions in the country. The environment is robust and energetic with research and outreach programs and learning communities.
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10. Morgan State University
Total Cost: $28,854
Maryland’s designated public university and HBCU has a dedicated School of Architecture and Planning with three graduate programs and two undergraduate programs in architecture. The college strives towards achieving a sustainable urban environment and quality education for its students.
9. University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Total Cost: $28,714
University of Wisconsin’s claim to fame is its architecture school which is not only the largest but also one of the most affordable architecture schools in America. The school offers a collection of degrees on the subject including a one of a kind Ph.D. The state of the art curriculum focused on a global standard education.
8. Mississippi State University
Total Cost: $ 28,632
College of Architecture Art+Design under Mississippi State University, offers a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture that has been accredited by NAAB. The school of architecture boasts of a curriculum that has been carefully crafted to provide students a professional edge and introduce them to modern architectural concepts.
7. University of the District of Columbia
Total Cost: $28,063
Located in the U.S. capital of Washington D.C, UDC has a dedicated Department of Architecture and Community Planning that prepares it students in sustainable community development with modern day skills and IT concepts and CAD studies. The school also encourages and conducts a forum of exchange and outreach education.
6. Southern Polytechnic State University
Total Cost: $27,234
SPSU in Georgia has a five-year Professional Degree in Bachelors of Architecture. While the first two years focuses on the development of basic skills and concepts, the last three years prepares the students to face the challenges of urbanization with broader concepts and greater understanding of technology.
5. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Total Cost: $27,651
The School of Architecture and Engineering Technology’s Division of Architecture provides two non-professional degrees in architecture along with a professional Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The college has facilities for students in place like design studios, galleries, building construction labs and model shops.
4. University of Texas at Arlington
Total Cost: $27, 464
The School of Architecture at the University of Texas, Arlington boasts of internationally recognized degrees in architecture which are also affordable. The specializations include architecture, interior design and landscape design. The college also provides different opportunities for practical experiences to the students.
3. University of Texas at San Antonio
Total Cost: $27,348
The four-year pre-professional Bachelor’s course in architecture at theUniversity of Texas, San Antonio purports to prep students for a foolproof career in the area and smooth transition in master studies. The school’s pragmatic environment focuses on innovation while considering traditional ideas.
2. Texas Tech University
Total Cost: $26,627
The university offers traditional bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architecture as well as dual degrees integrating either business studies or civil engineering, to give students an edge in allied areas and more career opportunities.
1. Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
Total Cost: $21,054
LSU not only offers one of the most affordable architecture schools in America, but also has several options for financial aid in place for its students. It also ranks among the top 10 architecture schools in the south and focuses on a curriculum deeply rooted in traditional concepts, hand building and drawing skills, integrated with digital technology.
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