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2026 Best General Architecture Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the United States
781 General Architecture Degrees Awarded
$54,855 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Architecture is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general architecture programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for general architecture students.

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Best Schools for General Architecture in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general architecture degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Architecture

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No school ranked higher than Pennsylvania State University Main Campus this year for general architecture. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 75 general architecture students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Get the full general architecture details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general architecture, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 21 general architecture degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general architecture degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958. Get the full general architecture details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

A rank of #3 makes Lehigh University one of the top schools for general architecture. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 16 general architecture students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general architecture degree from Lehigh University earn around $70,321 in the first couple years of their career. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Read more about the general architecture program at Lehigh University

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University Of Maryland College Park is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general architecture, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 139 general architecture degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Students who receive their general architecture degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $55,866 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,654 to complete this degree. Read more about the general architecture program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best general architecture schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Princeton. About 98% of students finish within six years. About 34 general architecture degrees were awarded at Princeton University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general architecture degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. Get the full general architecture details for Princeton University

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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #6 spot for general architecture this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 general architecture students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $89,327 in their early career. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read more about the general architecture program at Carnegie Mellon University

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Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best general architecture schools. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 general architecture degrees were awarded at Barnard College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $50,790 in their early career. Barnard College graduates carry a median of $17,609 in student loans. See the full general architecture program report for Barnard College

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University placed #8 among the best general architecture schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 general architecture degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. General Architecture graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $57,730 early in their careers. Drexel University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. See the full general architecture program report for Drexel University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #9 position for general architecture this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 21 general architecture degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Students who receive their general architecture degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. Read more about the general architecture program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earned the #10 position for general architecture this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Troy. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 56 general architecture degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the most recent year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $54,334 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Read more about the general architecture program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art landed the #11 spot for general architecture this year. Set in the city of New York, Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art is a small private not-for-profit institution. Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art graduates 81% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 general architecture students who graduated with this degree at Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $16,678 in their early career. Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art graduates carry a median of $16,805 in student loans. Read more about the general architecture program at Cooper Union For The Advancement Of Science And Art

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University At Buffalo earned the #12 position for general architecture this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 61 general architecture degrees were awarded at University At Buffalo in the most recent year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $37,622 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,854. Get the full general architecture details for University At Buffalo

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Kean University
Union, NJ

Kean University came in at #13 for general architecture this year. Kean University is a large public school located in the suburb of Union. Kean University graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 53 general architecture students who graduated with this degree at Kean University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $48,705 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general architecture program at Kean University

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Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University earned the #14 position for general architecture this year. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 42 general architecture students who graduated with this degree at Howard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general architecture degree from Howard University earn around $58,495 in the first couple years of their career. Howard University graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. More information about a degree in general architecture from Howard University

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Catholic University Of America earned the #15 position for general architecture this year. Catholic University Of America is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Catholic University Of America awarded about 70 general architecture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general architecture degree recipients from Catholic University Of America generally make around $55,113. Catholic University Of America graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full general architecture details for Catholic University Of America

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Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Marywood University placed #16 among the best general architecture schools. Set in the city of Scranton, Marywood University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Marywood University graduates 72% of students within six years. About 36 general architecture degrees were awarded at Marywood University in the most recent year. General Architecture graduates of Marywood University earn a median of $48,650 early in their careers. Marywood University graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in general architecture from Marywood University

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Suny College Of Technology At Alfred placed #17 among the best general architecture schools. Located in the rural area of Alfred, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred awarded about 19 general architecture degrees in the most recent data year. General Architecture graduates of Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earn a median of $49,192 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Get the full general architecture details for Suny College Of Technology At Alfred

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University Of The District Of Columbia placed #18 among the best general architecture schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Washington. University Of The District Of Columbia graduates 44% of students within six years. University Of The District Of Columbia awarded about 22 general architecture degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general architecture degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia generally make around $57,060. Typical student debt for the program is $32,304. Get the full general architecture details for University Of The District Of Columbia

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Morgan State University placed #19 among the best general architecture schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 41%. Morgan State University awarded about 22 general architecture degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general architecture program make about $26,282 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,500. Read more about the general architecture program at Morgan State University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 28 schools evaluated.

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