Best Architecture Schools Near Dalton, GA (2026)

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

Dalton, Georgia has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Dalton has a population of about 34,402. Median household income is $61,236 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dalton, GA metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $163,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Dalton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Dalton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dalton 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 Dalton. 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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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 76.3 miles from Dalton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Architecture Wages Near Dalton

Dalton is part of the Dalton, GA metro area (BLS area code 19140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,420 GA statewide $111,826
Landscape Architects $73,570 GA statewide $81,927
Architectural and Engineering Managers $163,550 Dalton, GA $182,127
Architectural and Civil Drafters $79,410 Dalton, GA $88,430
Urban and Regional Planners $80,030 GA statewide $89,120
Construction Managers $97,210 Dalton, GA $108,252
Interior Designers $71,760 GA statewide $79,911
Civil Engineers $99,760 Dalton, GA $111,091

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.

Dalton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,236 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Dalton, GA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Dalton. The closest is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus in Atlanta, GA (76.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (76.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Dalton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Dalton are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($163,550), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($100,420), Civil Engineers ($99,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Calhoun instead of Dalton?

Calhoun, GA is 19.2 miles from Dalton 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 Dalton an affordable place to study architecture?

Dalton’s median household income of $61,236 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dalton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Dalton

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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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