Cheapest Architecture Colleges in Texas

Rice University charges $12,640 net price for architecture students while UT San Antonio delivers the same degree for just $11,234, creating an unusually narrow gap between elite private and public options. Texas architecture graduates earn between $34,814 and $54,570 annually, with UT Austin leading at the top despite charging $19,678 net cost. The state's rapid urban growth, particularly in Houston's expanding skyline and Austin's tech corridor, drives strong demand for architectural talent across both residential and commercial sectors.

Programs

$11,234 – $41,942

Net Price Range

$43,450

Avg. Program Earnings

70.1%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Architecture Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas	$11,234	$8,991	51.2%	86.9%
2	Rice University Houston, Texas	$12,640	$58,128	95.7%	8.7%
3	University of Houston Houston, Texas	$13,853	$9,711	64.9%	66.2%
4	Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, Texas	$14,041	$11,299	43.2%	76.1%
5	The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, Texas	$15,235	$11,728	56.5%	80.8%
6	The University of Texas at Austin Austin, Texas	$19,678	$11,678	87.6%	31.4%
7	Texas Tech University Lubbock, Texas	$20,071	$11,852	67.5%	67.3%
8	Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, Texas	$20,924	$13,099	83.8%	62.7%
9	Baylor University Waco, Texas	$41,942	$54,844	80.2%	45.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Rice University's architecture program competitively priced compared to other private schools?

Rice charges $12,640 net price for architecture students, remarkably close to public school costs like UT San Antonio's $11,234. The university maintains a 95.70% graduation rate with only 8.68% acceptance, indicating strong financial aid packages that make this elite program accessible.

How do earnings vary between the cheapest and most expensive architecture programs in Texas?

UT San Antonio graduates earn $34,814 annually despite having the lowest net cost at $11,234, while UT Austin graduates command $54,570 with a $19,678 price tag. This $19,756 salary difference suggests that program reputation and location significantly impact earning potential.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost for Texas architecture schools?

The data shows mixed patterns, with Rice's 95.70% graduation rate at $12,640 net cost contrasting sharply with Prairie View A&M's 43.20% rate at $14,041. UT Austin achieves 87.60% graduation rates at $19,678, suggesting factors beyond price influence student success.

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