Best colleges for Architecture and Related Services
Any instructional program in architecture and related programs not listed above.
13 U.S. institutions graduated 169 Architecture and Related Services students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 04.9999, a specialization of Architecture and Related Services (CIP 04.99).
About Architecture and Related Services programs
Any instructional program in architecture and related programs not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Architecture and Related Services program, specifically categorized as Architecture and Related Services, Other, encompasses a variety of instructional programs in architecture that are not specifically listed elsewhere. This program is designed for students interested in exploring diverse aspects of architectural education and practice.
Students in this program will gain foundational knowledge and skills in architecture and related services. Coursework may cover design principles, building technology, and project management, preparing graduates for various roles within the architecture field.
Credentials awarded
What Architecture and Related Services graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Bachelor's degree78 graduates / yr · 6 institutions46%
- Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year40 graduates / yr · 2 institutions24%
- Postbaccalaureate certificate26 graduates / yr · 2 institutions15%
- Master's degree18 graduates / yr · 2 institutions11%
- Associate's degree4 graduates / yr · 1 institution2.4%
- Award of less than 12 weeks3 graduates / yr · 1 institution1.8%
Graduates over time
Architecture and Related Services completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 397 |
| 2013 | 408 |
| 2014 | 332 |
| 2015 | 358 |
| 2016 | 310 |
| 2017 | 312 |
| 2018 | 296 |
| 2019 | 265 |
| 2020 | 231 |
| 2021 | 200 |
| 2022 | 254 |
| 2023 | 205 |
| 2024 | 163 |
| 2025 | 169 |
Top 13 institutions for Architecture and Related Services, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Architectural College Boston, MAPrivate not-for-profitAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic yearAward of less than 12 weeks | 40 | 32% | $41,647 | — |
| 2 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LAPublicBachelor's | 33 | 53% | — | — |
| 3 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LAPublicBachelor's | 23 | 64% | — | — |
| 4 | University of Virginia Charlottesville, VAPublicPost-degree cert. | 20 | 96% | — | — |
| 5 | New York University New York, NYPrivate not-for-profitMaster's | 11 | 88% | $29,023 | — |
| 6 | Hobart William Smith Colleges Geneva, NYPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 10 | 77% | $22,374 | $29,900 |
| 7 | Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MAPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 9 | 84% | $26,083 | — |
| 8 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KSPublicMaster's | 7 | 71% | — | — |
| 9 | Portland State University Portland, ORPublicPost-degree cert. | 6 | 53% | — | — |
| 10 | Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJPublicAssociate's | 4 | 25% | — | — |
| 11 | East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CAPublicAward of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year | 3 | 37% | — | — |
| 12 | Andrews University Berrien Springs, MIPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 2 | 72% | $17,800 | — |
| 13 | Principia College Elsah, ILPrivate not-for-profitBachelor's | 1 | 74% | — | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Architecture and Related Services field (CIP 04.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 10 states
Where Architecture and Related Services graduates come from. Each state links to all Architecture and Related Services programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 2 | 56 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette33 / yr |
| Massachusetts | 2 | 49 | Boston Architectural College40 / yr |
| New York | 2 | 21 | New York University11 / yr |
| Virginia | 1 | 20 | University of Virginia20 / yr |
| Kansas | 1 | 7 | Kansas State University7 / yr |
| Oregon | 1 | 6 | Portland State University6 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 4 | Mercer County Community College4 / yr |
| California | 1 | 3 | East Los Angeles College3 / yr |
| Michigan | 1 | 2 | Andrews University2 / yr |
| Illinois | 1 | 1 | Principia College1 / yr |
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Bachelor's degree, an Award of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 academic year, a Postbaccalaureate certificate, or a Master's degree.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are 13 colleges in the U.S. that offer the Architecture and Related Services program.
How many graduates are there each year?+
Approximately 169 students graduate from this program each year in the U.S.
What is the focus of this program?+
The program focuses on various instructional aspects of architecture and related services not specifically listed in other categories.
What is the CIP code for Architecture and Related Services?+
Architecture and Related Services is CIP 04.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Architecture and Related Services (CIP 04.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in architecture and related programs not listed above.
How many institutions offer Architecture and Related Services programs?+
13 U.S. institutions reported Architecture and Related Services graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 10 states, awarding 169 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Architecture and Related Services graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Architecture and Related Services graduates, so its figures match the Architecture and Related Services program page.
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