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Amherst College delivers the most affordable Architectural History and Criticism education in Massachusetts at $18,246 net cost, despite charging $67,280 in full tuition. This creates a $21,078 gap between the cheapest and most expensive options among the state's six programs. Boston's construction boom and historic preservation projects provide strong career prospects for graduates entering the field, with the city's blend of colonial architecture and modern development offering unique study opportunities.
6
Programs
$18,246 – $39,324
Net Price Range
88.1%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Architectural History and Criticism Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $18,246 $67,280 93.4% 7.3%
2 $26,181 $61,568 89.7% 22.9%
3 $26,996 $65,168 90.0% 14.4%
4 $32,116 $63,141 90.4% 6.8%
5 $36,868 $60,850 89.6% 36.4%
6 $39,324 $39,212 75.4% 73.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Amherst College's program so affordable compared to other options?

Amherst College offers the lowest net cost at $18,246 despite having the highest sticker price at $67,280, indicating exceptionally generous financial aid. The college meets 100% of demonstrated need and maintains a 93.40% graduation rate, making it both affordable and academically strong.

How competitive are admissions for these Architectural History programs?

Acceptance rates vary dramatically from Amherst's ultra-selective 7.26% to Endicott's accessible 73.31%. Northeastern and Boston University fall in the middle range at 6.80% and 14.37% respectively, while Smith College accepts 22.86% of applicants.

Does program cost correlate with graduation success rates?

The most affordable option, Amherst at $18,246, also has the highest graduation rate at 93.40%. Endicott College, the most expensive at $39,324 net cost, shows the lowest graduation rate at 75.40%, suggesting stronger financial aid support improves student outcomes.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.