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Best Architecture Colleges in North Carolina

7 accredited institutions in North Carolina offering architecture programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

7
Colleges
585
Graduates/yr
7
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Architecture Programs in North Carolina

1
PublicMaster's
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
177
Graduates/yr
80%
Acceptance
$3,812
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
171
Graduates/yr
40%
Acceptance
$6,535
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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3
PublicMaster's
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
144
Graduates/yr
19%
Acceptance
$7,019
In-State Tuition
92%
Grad Rate
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4
PublicBachelor's
East Carolina University
Greenville
42
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,452
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
Appalachian State University
Boone
24
Graduates/yr
89%
Acceptance
$4,242
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro
24
Graduates/yr
46%
Acceptance
$3,540
In-State Tuition
55%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicMaster's
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro
3
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$4,422
In-State Tuition
58%
Grad Rate
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Studying Architecture in North Carolina

North Carolina has 7 accredited colleges offering architecture programs, producing 585 graduates annually. Of these, 7 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for North Carolina 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.