Best Architecture Schools Near Lawrence, IN (2026)

Lawrence, Indiana has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs. Lawrence has a population of about 49,284. Median household income is $73,455 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $159,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Architecture Schools to Lawrence

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Lawrence, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lawrence 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 Lawrence. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 38.5 miles from Lawrence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,833
Avg net price $14,940/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 175

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 127.5 miles from Lawrence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $99,980
Avg net price $26,780/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Architecture Wages Near Lawrence

Lawrence is part of the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area (BLS area code 26900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $103,050 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $107,680
Landscape Architects $70,800 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $73,981
Architectural and Engineering Managers $159,640 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $166,813
Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,330 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $65,131
Urban and Regional Planners $70,760 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $73,939
Construction Managers $109,930 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $114,869
Interior Designers $66,150 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $69,122
Civil Engineers $101,830 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $106,405

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.


Lawrence at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 49,284 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,455 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Lawrence, IN?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Lawrence. The closest is Ball State University in Muncie, IN (38.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (93.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Lawrence?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Lawrence are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($159,640), Construction Managers ($109,930), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($103,050). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Fishers instead of Lawrence?

Fishers, IN is 6.4 miles from Lawrence 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 Lawrence an affordable place to study architecture?

Lawrence’s median household income of $73,455 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawrence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.