Best Architecture Schools Near Alabaster, AL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Alabaster, Alabama has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs, with tuition ranging from $12,890 to $34,922 per year for indexed programs. Alabaster has a population of about 33,633. Median household income is $90,163 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Birmingham, AL metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $166,670 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Alabaster

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Alabaster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Alabaster city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Alabaster. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Auburn University

Auburn, AL 88.5 miles from Alabaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama architecture page.

Architecture Wages Near Alabaster

Alabaster is part of the Birmingham, AL metro area (BLS area code 13820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,730 Birmingham, AL $105,600
Landscape Architects $109,010 Birmingham, AL $119,007
Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,670 Birmingham, AL $181,954
Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,510 Birmingham, AL $62,784
Urban and Regional Planners $83,740 Birmingham, AL $91,419
Construction Managers $102,170 Birmingham, AL $111,539
Interior Designers $62,000 Birmingham, AL $67,686
Civil Engineers $97,420 Birmingham, AL $106,354

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Alabaster at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 33,633 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $90,163 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 40.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Alabaster, AL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Alabaster. The closest is Auburn University in Auburn, AL (88.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Mississippi Community College (99.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Alabaster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Alabaster are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($166,670), Landscape Architects ($109,010), Construction Managers ($102,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pelham instead of Alabaster?

Pelham, AL is 7.4 miles from Alabaster and has its own set of local architecture programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Alabaster an affordable place to study architecture?

Alabaster’s median household income of $90,163 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alabaster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Alabaster

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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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