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The best value B.Arch program

Amerikranian

What do you feel is the best value B.Arch program in the United States? You could compare costs to benefits or just a substantially lower tuition cost between programs.

I've done a little bit of research thanks to the NAAB's website on B.Arch programs but haven't come to any solid conclusions yet.

Any input is greatly appreciated!

 
Nov 14, 09 4:36 pm
blah

Cal Poly or Kansas

ANy other suggestions?

Nov 14, 09 5:35 pm  · 
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parkerm

among the privates, Rice is always near the top of the Best Value rankings

Nov 14, 09 11:36 pm  · 
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niro

cooper union is free except 4g for general fee

Nov 15, 09 12:29 am  · 
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blah

Here's one list:

Find the cheapest schools.

TOP 10 UNDERGRADUATE ARCHITECTURE SCHOOLS

1
Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.
2
Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.
3
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
4
Virginia Polytechnic institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.
5
University of Texas, Austin, Tex.
6
Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kans.
7
University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore.
8
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, R.I.
9
Rice University, Houston, Tex.
10
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Calif.

Nov 15, 09 1:35 am  · 
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university of florida has always been amongst the most well respected undergrad programs (full disclosure: i went there)

Nov 15, 09 9:41 am  · 
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although UF doesn't have a B.Arch... in fact, i'm not sure that there are more than a handful of schools that still offer the b.arch.

Nov 15, 09 9:42 am  · 
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Amerikranian

Yeah, it's unfortunate that many states don't have a school with a B.Arch program, including my home-state of Wisconsin. Having to pay out-of-state fees can be a bummer.

Nov 15, 09 10:33 am  · 
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blah

What happened to the BArch at UW Milwaukee?

Nov 15, 09 11:20 am  · 
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erjonsn

Cornell has the oldest B.Arch, so if prestige is of importance to you...

Nov 15, 09 11:41 am  · 
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Amerikranian

Make, I'm not sure when they last had a B.Arch program at UW-Milwaukee but they have the BSAS now.

Nov 15, 09 12:04 pm  · 
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ryanj

UT Arlington

quality (BSArch also)
cost

That is, if you can stomach studying architecture in America's largest suburb.

Nov 15, 09 12:31 pm  · 
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Jamchar

Cal poly no question

in state
Tuition is less than $5,000 A YEAR.

out of state is less than $12,000 a year

Nov 20, 09 4:06 pm  · 
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