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Best Architecture Schools Near Aurora, CO (2026)
Aurora, Colorado is home to about 390,201 residents. Median household income is $84,320 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $191,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Architecture Schools to Aurora
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Aurora, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Aurora city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado architecture page.
Architecture Wages Near Aurora
Aurora is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $104,090 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $98,384 |
| Landscape Architects | $82,010 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $77,514 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $191,440 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $180,945 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $79,860 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,482 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $105,890 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $100,085 |
| Construction Managers | $128,850 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $121,786 |
| Interior Designers | $80,150 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $75,756 |
| Civil Engineers | $104,710 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $98,970 |
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.
Aurora at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 390,201 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $84,320 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 105.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Aurora-Area Cities With Architecture Programs
- Denver, CO – 8.7 mi away (2,741,534 pop)
- Centennial, CO – 10.9 mi away (109,932 pop)
- Commerce City, CO – 12.4 mi away (54,869 pop)
- Parker, CO – 14.1 mi away (51,163 pop)
- Englewood, CO – 14.8 mi away (34,050 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Aurora?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Aurora are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($191,440), Construction Managers ($128,850), Urban and Regional Planners ($105,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Denver instead of Aurora?
Denver, CO is 8.7 miles from Aurora 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 Aurora an affordable place to study architecture?
Aurora’s median household income of $84,320 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Aurora while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.
Learn More About Architecture Programs
- Main Architecture degree guide
- Online Architecture programs in Colorado
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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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