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2026 Best Value Architecture & Related Services Schools in Louisiana

2 Colleges in the United States
$24,770 Avg Student Debt
$54,352 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 best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 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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Leading the list is University Of New Orleans, our #1 best value for architecture & related services in Louisiana. Located in the city of New Orleans, University Of New Orleans is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,172, while out-of-state students pay about $14,008. Students borrow a median of $23,048 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Architecture & Related Services graduates of University Of New Orleans earn a median of $42,720 early in their careers. Set against $23,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Louisiana Tech University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, compared with $16,866 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for architecture & related services graduates is $27,000. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $50,602. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in architecture & related services will find it at University Of Louisiana Lafayette, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,418 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $24,146. Students borrow a median of $25,738 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Architecture & Related Services graduates of University Of Louisiana Lafayette earn a median of $46,511 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,738 median debt. The acceptance rate is 87%.

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A rank of #4 makes Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College one of the best values for architecture & related services. Set in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,631. Students borrow a median of $25,985 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Early-career architecture & related services graduates make about $51,179. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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A rank of #5 makes Tulane University Of Louisiana one of the best values for architecture & related services. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,678. Students borrow a median of $22,077 to complete the architecture & related services program here. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $53,275 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,077 median debt. Tulane University Of Louisiana admits about 14% of applicants.

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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 · 5 schools evaluated.

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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