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2026 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools in Pennsylvania

6 Colleges in the United States
$25,166 Avg Student Debt
$75,389 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. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools to find the best return on investment 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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Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology tops our 2026 list of the best value architecture & related services schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Lancaster, Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology is a small public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,050. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $9,915 in student loans. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $43,244 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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La Roche College
Pittsburgh, PA

La Roche College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #2 spot this year. La Roche College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Pittsburgh. Students from in state pay about $34,052 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,078 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Architecture & Related Services graduates of La Roche College earn a median of $54,268 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,078 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Marywood University
Scranton, PA

Students looking for strong value in architecture & related services will find it at Marywood University, which ranked #3. Marywood University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. Students from in state pay about $41,420 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for architecture & related services graduates is $31,000. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Marywood University earn a median of $48,650 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $31,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 61%.

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Chatham University
Pittsburgh, PA

Students looking for strong value in architecture & related services will find it at Chatham University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Chatham University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,001. Typical student debt for architecture & related services graduates is $24,261. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Chatham University earn a median of $45,785 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Chatham University admits about 62% of applicants.

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A rank of #5 makes Pennsylvania College Of Technology one of the best values for architecture & related services. Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Williamsport. In-state tuition and fees average $17,940, compared with $25,680 for out-of-state students. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn a median of $43,501 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Thomas Jefferson University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value architecture & related services schools. Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,355. Students borrow a median of $30,600 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Thomas Jefferson University generally make around $61,021. Set against $30,600 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Thomas Jefferson University admits about 81% of applicants.

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #7 for value in architecture & related services this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, compared with $41,430 for out-of-state students. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $24,958 in student loans. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus generally make around $56,926. That is a strong return on a $24,958 median debt. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus admits about 58% of applicants.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University placed #8 among the best values for architecture & related services. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $23,005 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $49,428. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best value architecture & related services schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,686. Typical student debt for architecture & related services graduates is $16,155. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $63,662. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Carnegie Mellon University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value architecture & related services schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $65,636 in tuition and fees. Architecture & Related Services graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $48,514 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 12%.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #11 among the best values for architecture & related services. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,435 ten years after entry. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University earned the #12 position for value in architecture & related services this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $64,980. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $70,321. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lehigh University admits about 26% of applicants.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University placed #13 among the best values for architecture & related services. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,412 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for architecture & related services graduates is $31,000. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $57,730. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University placed #14 among the best values for architecture & related services. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,776. Students borrow a median of $26,184 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $72,601. Set against $26,184 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 27%.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 21 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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