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2023 Best Architecture/Urban Planning Schools in Pennsylvania

5 Colleges
$51,562 Avg Salary
$25,955 Avg Student Debt

With 369 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, architecture and related services is the #20 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Architecture/Urban Planning Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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Check out the architecture and related services programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Pennsylvania Schools in Architecture/Urban Planning

#1

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis found Drexel University to be the best school for architecture and related services students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Architecture/Urban Planning Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#3

Marywood University

Scranton, PA

The excellent programs at Marywood University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best architecture and related services schools in Pennsylvania. Marywood is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton.

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#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

The excellent programs at University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best architecture and related services schools in Pennsylvania. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Temple University is a great place for architecture and related services students. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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State Degrees Awarded
New York 757
Maryland 41
New Jersey 85
District of Columbia 71

Major Annual Graduates
Architectural Sciences & Technology 3,366
Urban & Regional Planning 1,613
General Architecture 1,096
Landscape Architecture 285
Real Estate Development 223
Interior Architecture 169
Environmental Design 114
Architectural History 45
Architecture (Other) 33

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Mathematics & Statistics 15,127
Physical Sciences 12,705

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Lorenzo Cafaro.

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