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2026 Best Architecture & Related Services Associate’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
507 Architecture & Related Services Degrees Awarded
$47,773 Avg Early-Career Salary

Architecture & Related Services degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 391 schools to find the best for architecture & related services students.

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See the highest-ranked architecture & related services schools offering a associate’s degree below.

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Our analysis ranked Weber State University the best school in the country for a degree in architecture & related services. This very large public university is located in the city of Ogden. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Weber State University in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Weber State University earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,176 to complete this degree. Get the full architecture & related services details for Weber State University

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Students looking for a strong architecture & related services program will find one at Northern Virginia Community College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 24 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Northern Virginia Community College earn a median of $40,126 early in their careers. Northern Virginia Community College graduates carry a median of $14,413 in student loans. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from Northern Virginia Community College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Diablo Valley College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in architecture & related services, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley College is a very large public university. About 27 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Diablo Valley College in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Diablo Valley College earn around $27,813 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,205. Get the full architecture & related services details for Diablo Valley College

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best architecture & related services schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. About 10 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of $42,031 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,855. See the full architecture & related services program report for Salt Lake Community College

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A rank of #5 makes Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology one of the top schools for architecture & related services. This small public university is located in the city of Lancaster. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology awarded about 20 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology earn a median of $43,244 early in their careers. Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $9,915 in student loans. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from Thaddeus Stevens College Of Technology

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Orange Coast College earned the #6 position for architecture & related services this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Costa Mesa. Orange Coast College awarded about 44 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Orange Coast College generally make around $46,306. Students borrow a median of $8,978 to complete this degree. Read more about the architecture & related services program at Orange Coast College

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Dunwoody College Of Technology earned the #7 position for architecture & related services this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Dunwoody College Of Technology in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $44,690 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. Get the full architecture & related services details for Dunwoody College Of Technology

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Mt San Antonio College came in at #8 for architecture & related services this year. Set in the suburb of Walnut, Mt San Antonio College is a very large public institution. About 14 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Mt San Antonio College in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Mt San Antonio College earn a median of $44,391 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,384 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from Mt San Antonio College

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Pasadena City College placed #9 among the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a very large public institution. Pasadena City College awarded about 17 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Pasadena City College generally make around $38,841. Typical student debt for the program is $9,191. Get the full architecture & related services details for Pasadena City College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA

Cuesta College earned the #10 position for architecture & related services this year. Located in the rural area of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a large public university. Cuesta College awarded about 11 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Cuesta College earn a median of $64,492 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,958 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from Cuesta College

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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA

Palomar College came in at #11 for architecture & related services this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Marcos. About 10 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Palomar College in the most recent year. Read more about the architecture & related services program at Palomar College

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

Blinn College earned the #12 position for architecture & related services this year. Located in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a very large public university. Blinn College awarded about 18 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $43,408 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,465. Read more about the architecture & related services program at Blinn College

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Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL

Edison State College landed the #13 spot for architecture & related services this year. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Edison State College is a large public university. There were roughly 19 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at Edison State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $52,597 in their early career. Edison State College graduates carry a median of $13,356 in student loans. Read more about the architecture & related services program at Edison State College

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA

Ventura College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a large public institution. About 14 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Ventura College in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Ventura College earn a median of $99,778 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,250. Get the full architecture & related services details for Ventura College

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El Paso Community College landed the #15 spot for architecture & related services this year. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso. There were roughly 38 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at El Paso Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $29,086 in their early career. El Paso Community College graduates carry a median of $8,542 in student loans. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from El Paso Community College

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City College Of San Francisco placed #16 among the best architecture & related services schools. Located in the city of San Francisco, City College Of San Francisco is a very large public university. There were roughly 16 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at City College Of San Francisco in the most recent data year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from City College Of San Francisco earn around $100,031 in the first couple years of their career. City College Of San Francisco graduates carry a median of $10,332 in student loans. Get the full architecture & related services details for City College Of San Francisco

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Springfield Technical Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best architecture & related services schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Springfield. Springfield Technical Community College awarded about 22 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Springfield Technical Community College generally make around $42,457. Springfield Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $9,707 in student loans. Read more about the architecture & related services program at Springfield Technical Community College

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The University Of Texas At Brownsville landed the #18 spot for architecture & related services this year. Located in the city of Brownsville, The University Of Texas At Brownsville is a large public university. About 20 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Brownsville in the most recent year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $30,343 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,058. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from The University Of Texas At Brownsville

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Grand Rapids Community College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best architecture & related services schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public institution. About 10 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Grand Rapids Community College earn around $41,689 in the first couple years of their career. Grand Rapids Community College graduates carry a median of $11,780 in student loans. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from Grand Rapids Community College

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Oakland Community College landed the #20 spot for architecture & related services this year. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. About 17 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Oakland Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, architecture & related services degree recipients from Oakland Community College generally make around $43,205. Students borrow a median of $15,865 to complete this degree. Read more about the architecture & related services program at Oakland Community College

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College landed the #21 spot for architecture & related services this year. St Petersburg College is a very large public school located in the city of St. Petersburg. About 11 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at St Petersburg College in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $48,218 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,385 to complete this degree. Read more about the architecture & related services program at St Petersburg College

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Pennsylvania College Of Technology landed the #22 spot for architecture & related services this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Williamsport. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates 45% of students within six years. About 33 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania College Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their architecture & related services degree from Pennsylvania College Of Technology earn around $41,418 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania College Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full architecture & related services details for Pennsylvania College Of Technology

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Texas State Technical College placed #23 among the best architecture & related services schools. Texas State Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Waco. About 11 architecture & related services degrees were awarded at Texas State Technical College in the most recent year. Architecture & Related Services graduates of Texas State Technical College earn a median of $36,265 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,875 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from Texas State Technical College

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Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CA

Cosumnes River College came in at #24 for architecture & related services this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Sacramento. Cosumnes River College awarded about 20 architecture & related services degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $19,699 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. More information about a degree in architecture & related services from Cosumnes River College

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City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best architecture & related services schools. City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago. There were roughly 25 architecture & related services students who graduated with this degree at City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the architecture & related services program make about $33,960 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,533. Read more about the architecture & related services program at City Colleges Of Chicago Harold Washington College

These schools also placed among the best for architecture & related services this year:

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 391 schools evaluated.

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