Best Architecture Schools in New York

New York has 7 colleges offering Architecture programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 314 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $47,288 on average within two years — 6% above the national average of $44,559, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in NY

$47,288

NY Avg. Earnings

$44,559

National Avg.

100

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Architecture in New York

Public Schools (2)

$27,126

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (5)

$51,321

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $24,195 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Architecture Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY · Private

$50,000

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $51,033

Graduates: 101

Acceptance: 53.2%

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY · Private

$52,316

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,282

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 58.5%

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $47,599

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 81.8%

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public

$27,126

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,844

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 69.3%

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$53,358

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,794

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 8.2%

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

$52,107

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $55,145

Graduates: 52

Acceptance: 41.7%

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, NY · Private

$48,823

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,542

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Architecture in New York?

Pratt Institute-Main ranks #1 for Architecture in New York with median graduate earnings of $50,000 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Architecture programs in the state.

How much do Architecture graduates earn in New York?

Architecture graduates in New York earn an average of $47,288 within two years of graduation. This is 6% above the national average of $44,559 for this major.

What is the hardest Architecture school to get into in New York?

Cornell University is the most selective Architecture program in New York with an acceptance rate of 8.2%. The average acceptance rate across Architecture programs in the state is 55.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Architecture in New York?

In New York, private Architecture programs produce average earnings of $51,321 vs $27,126 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 5 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Marine Transportation $73,446 Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $70,176 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.