2026 Best Value Environmental Design Master’s Degree Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

Our analysis found The University Of Texas At Austin to be the best-value Environmental Design school in the United States. Set in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Environmental Design program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $75,121 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin

#2

University Of South Florida Main Campus

Tampa, FL

You'll get strong value at University Of South Florida Main Campus, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Tampa, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,410, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. The median Environmental Design program debt is $21,829. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,743. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of South Florida Main Campus

#3

Boston Architectural College

Boston, MA

Out of the 65 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Boston Architectural College landed the #3 spot. Located in Boston, MA, Boston Architectural College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $27,470 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $53,192 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,123 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Boston Architectural College profile

#4

Iowa State University

Ames, IA

A rank of #4 makes Iowa State University one of the best values in the United States. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Iowa State University Environmental Design students take on a median of $23,495 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,386. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants. Read more about Iowa State University

#5

Clemson University

A rank of #5 makes Clemson University one of the best values in the United States. More on Clemson University

#6

Bennington College

Bennington College placed #6 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Get the full Bennington College report

#7

Hampshire College

Hampshire College offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Get the full Hampshire College report

#8

Portland State University

Portland State University came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. More on Portland State University

#9

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#10

Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. See the full Lawrence Technological University profile

#11

Central New Mexico Community College

Central New Mexico Community College landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Central New Mexico Community College

#12

Auburn University

Auburn University landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Auburn University

#13

Bowling Green State University Main Campus

Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #13 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full Bowling Green State University Main Campus profile

#14

University Of Missouri Columbia

University Of Missouri Columbia ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Read more about University Of Missouri Columbia

#15

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Pennsylvania profile

#16

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#17

The University Of Texas At Arlington

The University Of Texas At Arlington offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. More on The University Of Texas At Arlington

#18

University Of Colorado Denver

University Of Colorado Denver placed #18 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. More on University Of Colorado Denver

#19

Kent State University At Kent

Kent State University At Kent offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent

#20

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station placed #20 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile

#21

Arizona State University

Arizona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Arizona State University profile

#22

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University

#23

University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. More on University Of New Mexico Gallup Campus

#24

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#25

Nhti Concords Community College

Nhti Concords Community College landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Nhti Concords Community College

#26

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University placed #26 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. More on Stony Brook University

#27

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Georgia

#28

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. See the full Florida Atlantic University profile

#29

Union County College

Union County College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Union County College profile

#30

Michigan State University

Michigan State University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Michigan State University

#31

Delaware Valley College

Delaware Valley College placed #31 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read more about Delaware Valley College

#32

Northeastern University

Northeastern University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. Get the full Northeastern University report

#33

Otis College Of Art And Design

Otis College Of Art And Design landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Otis College Of Art And Design profile

#34

Miami University Oxford

Miami University Oxford ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. See the full Miami University Oxford profile

#35

University Of Hawaii At Manoa

University Of Hawaii At Manoa landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Manoa report

#36

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full University Of California Davis report

#37

University Of Houston

University Of Houston landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Houston

#38

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #38 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. See the full University Of Virginia Main Campus profile

#39

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo placed #39 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. More on University At Buffalo

#40

East Carolina University

East Carolina University landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. More on East Carolina University

#41

North Dakota State University Main Campus

North Dakota State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus

#42

University Of Idaho

University Of Idaho ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Environmental Design schools. More on University Of Idaho

#43

Utah State University

Utah State University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Utah State University report

#44

Lee College

Lee College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Lee College

#45

Maryland Institute College Of Art

Maryland Institute College Of Art offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Maryland Institute College Of Art

#46

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. More on University Of Oregon

#47

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine placed #47 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read more about University Of California Irvine

#48

Cornell University

Cornell University placed #48 among the best-value Environmental Design schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cornell University

#49

North Carolina State University At Raleigh

North Carolina State University At Raleigh offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. Get the full North Carolina State University At Raleigh report

#50

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick