Virginia Tech’s School of Architecture and Design is a top ranked program known for pushing boundaries through hands-on learning. The Bachelor of Architecture is a five-year program that progresses students through foundational courses, core courses, and to advanced professional requirements.

University of Texas at Austin’s Bachelor of Architecture degree has been NAAB accredited since 1945/46. The program consists of 167 credit hours taken over five years. B. Arch. students can also participate in one of two dual degree programs with either a Bachelor of Science in in Architectural Engineering or a Bachelor of Arts.

Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture offers several undergraduate programs including architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, industrial design, and more. The Bachelor of Architecture program is a five-year program. Auburn is ranked as one of the top Architecture undergraduate programs in the country for planning and landscape architecture.

University of Southern California’s Bachelor of Architecture program is a five-year, 160 undergraduate credit hour program. In addition to the bachelor’s program, USC also has a pre-professional Master of Architecture degree (plus 2 years) and a non-preprofessional Master of Architecture degree (plus 3 years).

Pennsylvania State University’s Bachelor of Architecture is ranked as one of the top architecture programs in the United States. The program consists of 123 credit hours including 45 general education credits. Students can get involved in several different architecture-based student groups, add a related minor, and study abroad in Rome, Copenhagen, or Korea and Japan.

Rhode Island School of Design is known for its breadth and depth class ratios. The Bachelor of Architecture program at RISD has been NAAB accredited since 1968/69 and includes a strong humanities-based education along with its professional architecture curriculum. In their final year, students will complete an intensive degree project.

Rice University’s Bachelor of Architecture degree has been NAAB accredited since 1964/65. The B. Arch program is a top ranked program that consists of two degrees. After the first four years of study, students will earn a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. Then, after two more years, students will earn a Bachelor of Architecture. The Rice Architecture Preceptorship program places B. Arch. students into a job during their final two years of study.

California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo offers a Bachelor of Architecture through the College of Architecture & Environmental Design. The bachelor’s program is a five-year program that emphasizes a “learn by doing” method.

California State Polytechnic University – Pomona has been an NAAB accredited university since 1981/82. Their Bachelor of Architecture program consists of 246 quarter undergraduate credit hours. Cal Poly Pomona also has a Master of Architecture degree program.

The Bachelor of Architecture program at Illinois Institute of Technology is one of the top-ranked architecture programs in the United States. The B.Arch. degree is a five-year program in which students learn from award-winning architects, engineers, and scholars. Additionally, the university offers a Bachelor/Master of Architecture accelerated program in which students can complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees together to graduate with a Master of Architecture in six years.

University of Notre Dame’s Bachelor of Architecture is offered through the university’s School of Architecture. The five-year program is unique for its special third year experience in which students spend the entire year in Rome studying urban and classical architecture. Notre Dame also offers an accelerated program in which bachelor’s students can complete 90 graduate credits to complete their Masters. Additionally, there is a pre-professional Master of Architecture.

Tulane University’s Bachelor of Architecture is a five-year program that is known for being well balanced with liberal arts studies. In addition to the B.Arch., Tulane offers a Master of Architecture through either a 3.5 year or 2-year track.

Boston Architectural College’s bachelor’s program has been NAAB accredited since 1979/80. The Bachelor of Architecture program is 11 semesters long and is known for partnering with over 350 firms that hire students to work during their studies. BAC also has a Master of Architecture program that requires an undergrad degree, 90 credits, and 3,000 practice hours.

The Cooper Union has a Bachelor of Architecture degree which is five-year program. The program is a total of 160 undergraduate credit hours which includes design for all years, structures for four years, and ends with a thesis.

Cornell University’s Bachelor of Architecture program is consistently ranked as one of the top architecture programs in the country. The curriculum includes three years of foundational classes and two years of focused study. Students can concentrate in Architecture, Culture, and Society; Architectural Science and Technology; History of Architecture; Architectural Analysis; and Visual Representation in Architecture. Additionally, students will spend a semester in Rome.

Pratt Institute’s Bachelor of Architecture program is ranked as one of the top ten programs in the United States. The program is a total of 170 credits including three years of professional preparation, general education, and electives in the School of Liberal Arts.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Bachelor of Architecture program has been NAAB accredited since 1945/46. The B. Arch. degree is a five-year program with an extensive study abroad program. Students often spend a semester in Italy, India, China or Latin America. Rensselaer also has a Master of Architecture program.

Syracuse University’s Bachelor of Architecture program has been NAAB accredited since 1945/46. The B. Arch. is a 162 undergraduate credit hours with a curriculum that includes introductory design and representation, technique, off-campus learning experiences, advanced studios, and specialized design projects. Most students spend a semester abroad in Italy, London, NYC, or Asia.

The Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Oregon has been NAAB accredited since 1945/46. The program consists of 31 quarter credit hours completed over five years. Credits are divided between general education courses, non-studio subject architecture courses, and architectural design studio courses.

Carnegie Mellon University has a Bachelor of Architecture program and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture program. The Bachelor of Architecture degree is NAAB accredited and has been since 1945/46. During the five-year program students will take 10 studio courses along with core architecture essentials. The program allows for specialization in architectural robotics, urbanism, or sustainable systems through the Advanced Synthesis Option Studios. Students can also minor in related topics such as Architectural Design Fabrication, Architectural history, and more.