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2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Ohio

3 Colleges in the United States
$24,683 Avg Student Debt
$49,365 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value General Architecture Badge [General Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/general-architecture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general architecture students.

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2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Ohio

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general architecture, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Architecture Schools

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Kent State University At Kent earned the #1 spot for value among general architecture schools in Ohio. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Typical student debt for general architecture graduates is $26,000. General Architecture graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $44,668 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes Bowling Green State University Main Campus one of the best values for general architecture. Set in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Typical student debt for general architecture graduates is $25,449. Early-career general architecture graduates make about $45,196. That is a strong return on a $25,449 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.

3

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general architecture, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. General Architecture graduates carry a median of $22,600 in student loans. General Architecture graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $44,598 early in their careers. Set against $22,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.

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