Best Architecture Schools Near Burlington, IA (2026)

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

Burlington, Iowa is home to about 23,800 residents. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $147,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Burlington

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

Architecture Wages Near Burlington

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$96,810
Landscape Architects	$87,270
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$147,320
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$64,220
Urban and Regional Planners	$79,100
Construction Managers	$99,280
Interior Designers	$58,040
Civil Engineers	$96,430

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.

Burlington at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	23,800	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$55,274	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	23.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Burlington-Area Cities With Architecture Programs

Galesburg, IL – 40.3 mi away (34,620 pop)
Muscatine, IA – 42.4 mi away (26,481 pop)
Rock Island, IL – 53.8 mi away (38,210 pop)
Moline, IL – 57.1 mi away (42,250 pop)
Davenport, IA – 58.4 mi away (288,233 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying architecture roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles in Iowa are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($147,320), Construction Managers ($99,280), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($96,810). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?

Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study architecture?

Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.

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