2026 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in North Carolina
[Architectural Sciences & Technology](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/architectural-sciences-and-technology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong architectural sciences & technology education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value architectural sciences & technology schools.
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2026 Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in architectural sciences & technology, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Architectural Sciences & Technology Schools
For return on investment in architectural sciences & technology, no school beat University Of North Carolina At Charlotte this year. Set in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Typical student debt for architectural sciences & technology graduates is $24,673. Early-career architectural sciences & technology graduates make about $59,857. Set against $24,673 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte admits about 80% of applicants.
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value architectural sciences & technology schools. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,113 to complete the architectural sciences & technology program here. Architectural Sciences & Technology graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,113 median debt. The acceptance rate is 42%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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