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2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Virginia

[General Architecture](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/general-architecture/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong general architecture education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general architecture students.

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• Best Value General Architecture Schools in Virginia

2026 Best Value General Architecture Schools in Virginia

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general architecture degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Architecture Schools

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University Of Virginia Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA

$23,118 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,965 Avg Student Debt

$86,863 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked University Of Virginia Main Campus the best value for a degree in general architecture in Virginia. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,118, with out-of-state students paying around $61,591. Typical student debt for general architecture graduates is $23,965. General Architecture graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $51,740 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,965 median debt. The acceptance rate is 17%.

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Hampton University
Hampton, VA

$30,592 In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,169 Avg Student Debt

$59,159 Median Earnings (10yr)

Students looking for strong value in general architecture will find it at Hampton University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Hampton, Hampton University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $30,592. Students borrow a median of $26,169 to complete the general architecture program here. Early-career general architecture graduates make about $49,774. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 62% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 3 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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