Best Architecture Schools Near Madison, AL (2026)

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

Madison, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Madison has a population of about 58,335. Median household income is $131,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntsville, AL metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $168,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Madison

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Madison, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Madison 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 Madison. 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 163.3 miles from Madison
  • 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 Madison

Madison is part of the Huntsville, AL metro area (BLS area code 26620). 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 $96,500 Huntsville, AL $103,652
Landscape Architects $101,220 AL statewide $108,722
Architectural and Engineering Managers $168,380 Huntsville, AL $180,859
Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,170 Huntsville, AL $64,629
Urban and Regional Planners $101,500 Huntsville, AL $109,023
Construction Managers $96,030 Huntsville, AL $103,147
Interior Designers $78,250 Huntsville, AL $84,049
Civil Engineers $105,760 Huntsville, AL $113,598

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.

Madison at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 58,335 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $131,436 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Madison, AL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Madison. The closest is Itawamba Community College in Fulton, MS (98.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Itawamba Community College (98.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Madison?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Madison are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($168,380), Civil Engineers ($105,760), Urban and Regional Planners ($101,500). 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 Huntsville instead of Madison?

Huntsville, AL is 6.6 miles from Madison 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 Madison an affordable place to study architecture?

Madison’s median household income of $131,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madison 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 Madison

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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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