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2026 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools in Indiana

2 Colleges in the United States
$24,895 Avg Student Debt
$67,273 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Badge [Architecture & Related Services](/majors/architecture-and-related-services/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong architecture & related services education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for architecture & related services students.

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

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Purdue University Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Main Campus earned the #1 spot for value among architecture & related services schools in Indiana. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, with out-of-state students paying around $28,794. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $63,111. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 50%.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

A rank of #2 makes Indiana State University one of the best values for architecture & related services. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $10,258 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,322 for out-of-state students. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Indiana State University earn a median of $40,441 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value architecture & related services schools. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,144, with out-of-state students paying around $41,891. Students borrow a median of $20,542 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.

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A rank of #4 makes Ball State University one of the best values for architecture & related services. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $28,670 in student loans. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $55,938. Set against $28,670 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Notre Dame is a great value for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Notre Dame, University Of Notre Dame is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $28,419 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from University Of Notre Dame generally make around $64,420. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

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