Best Architecture Schools Near Newark, DE (2026)

Newark, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering architecture programs. Newark has a population of about 30,309. Median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $171,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Architecture Schools to Newark

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Newark, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newark 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 Delaware schools on the Delaware architecture page.


Architecture Wages Near Newark

Newark is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,140 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,653
Landscape Architects $84,270 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,135
Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,140 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $166,803
Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,020 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,322
Urban and Regional Planners $83,750 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,628
Construction Managers $124,990 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $121,823
Interior Designers $64,800 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,158
Civil Engineers $99,410 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $96,891

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.


Newark at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,309 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,373 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 57.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Newark, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Newark. The closest is University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA (35.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Princeton University (74.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Newark?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Newark are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($171,140), Construction Managers ($124,990), Civil Engineers ($99,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wilmington instead of Newark?

Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study architecture?

Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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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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.