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Most Focused Architectural History Schools

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11 Ranked Colleges
4% Top School Degree Focus

Architectural History is taught at colleges nationwide, but at some it makes up a far larger share of the degrees awarded than at others. To top this list, a school awards a larger share of its degrees in architectural history than other colleges that offer the major.

College Factual ranked the 11 architectural history schools in the United States by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.

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Architectural History Rankings by Degree Level

Associate's Degrees in Architectural History
Bachelor's Degrees in Architectural History
Master's Degrees in Architectural History

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Most Focused Schools for Architectural History in the United States

The colleges and universities below are the most focused on architectural history in the United States, ranked by the share of their degrees awarded in the major.

Top 11 Most Focused Architectural History Schools

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Leading the list of the most focused architectural history schools is Boston Architectural College. Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. At this school, roughly 4% of all degrees awarded are in architectural history, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full architectural history report for Boston Architectural College

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University Of San Diego came in at #2 on our list of the most focused architectural history schools. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a private not-for-profit institution. Architectural History accounts for around 0.7% of the degrees granted here, or about 19 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full architectural history report for University Of San Diego

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University ranks #3 for architectural history by degree focus. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 0.2% of all degrees awarded are in architectural history, or about 9 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full architectural history report for Vanderbilt University

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Virginia Main Campus one of the most focused schools for architectural history. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public university. About 0.2% of the degrees University Of Virginia Main Campus awards are in architectural history, or about 15 graduates in the most recent year. See more about architectural history at University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Northeastern University is one of the most focused architectural history schools, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit university. About 0.1% of the degrees Northeastern University awards are in architectural history, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. See more about architectural history at Northeastern University

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Depaul University
Chicago, IL

Depaul University comes in at #6 for architectural history focus this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit university. About 0.1% of the degrees Depaul University awards are in architectural history, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full architectural history details for Depaul University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #7 on our list of the most focused architectural history schools. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Architectural History accounts for around 0.1% of the degrees granted here, or about 17 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full architectural history report for Boston University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University ranked #8 on our list of the most focused architectural history schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit university. At this school, roughly 0.1% of all degrees awarded are in architectural history, or about 8 graduates in the most recent year. See more about architectural history at Drexel University

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Central New Mexico Community College ranked #9 on our list of the most focused architectural history schools. Central New Mexico Community College is a public school located in the city of Albuquerque. About 0.1% of the degrees Central New Mexico Community College awards are in architectural history, or about 6 graduates in the most recent year. Read the full architectural history report for Central New Mexico Community College

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University comes in at #10 for architectural history focus this year. Clemson University is a public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 0.1% of the degrees Clemson University awards are in architectural history, or about 5 graduates in the most recent year. Get the full architectural history details for Clemson University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #11 on our list of the most focused architectural history schools. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. At this school, roughly 0.0% of all degrees awarded are in architectural history, or about 7 graduates in the most recent year. See more about architectural history at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Architectural History by Region

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by degree focus — the share of the school’s total degree completions that are in the program, drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

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