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Best Architecture Colleges in Texas

18 accredited institutions in Texas offering architecture programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

18
Colleges
2,910
Graduates/yr
16
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Architecture Programs in Texas

1
PublicBachelor's
Texas Tech University
Lubbock
471
Graduates/yr
71%
Acceptance
$8,935
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
Texas A & M University-College Station
College Station
462
Graduates/yr
63%
Acceptance
$9,003
In-State Tuition
84%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicBachelor's
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio
405
Graduates/yr
88%
Acceptance
$6,239
In-State Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Houston
Houston
360
Graduates/yr
70%
Acceptance
$8,685
In-State Tuition
65%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicMaster's
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
303
Graduates/yr
29%
Acceptance
$11,678
In-State Tuition
88%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington
288
Graduates/yr
81%
Acceptance
$9,206
In-State Tuition
57%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
El Paso Community College
El Paso
135
Graduates/yr
$2,784
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicBachelor's
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View
132
Graduates/yr
75%
Acceptance
$7,387
In-State Tuition
43%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Rice University
Houston
105
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$57,210
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$5,292
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of North Texas
Denton
57
Graduates/yr
72%
Acceptance
$8,319
In-State Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
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11
PublicAssociate's
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville
42
Graduates/yr
$1,800
In-State Tuition
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12
PublicAssociate's
Blinn College District
Brenham
39
Graduates/yr
$3,660
In-State Tuition
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13
PublicBachelor's
Texas State University
San Marcos
33
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$8,606
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicAssociate's
Texas State Technical College
Waco
24
Graduates/yr
$7,192
In-State Tuition
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15
Private NonprofitAssociate's
Abilene Christian University
Abilene
18
Graduates/yr
64%
Acceptance
$42,100
Tuition
60%
Grad Rate
$23,520
Net Price <$30K
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16
PublicDoctoral
Texas Southern University
Houston
15
Graduates/yr
93%
Acceptance
$6,941
In-State Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
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17
PublicAssociate's
Dallas College
Dallas
12
Graduates/yr
$4,050
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Austin Community College District
Austin
9
Graduates/yr
$2,010
In-State Tuition
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Studying Architecture in Texas

Texas has 18 accredited colleges offering architecture programs, producing 2,910 graduates annually. Of these, 16 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Texas residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.