Best Architecture Schools Near Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)

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

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is home to about 136,859 residents. Median household income is $67,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $152,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Cedar Rapids

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Cedar Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,230 Cedar Rapids, IA $105,876
Landscape Architects $87,270 IA statewide $98,056
Architectural and Engineering Managers $152,530 Cedar Rapids, IA $171,382
Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,660 Cedar Rapids, IA $70,404
Urban and Regional Planners $73,840 Cedar Rapids, IA $82,966
Construction Managers $98,380 Cedar Rapids, IA $110,539
Interior Designers $50,300 Cedar Rapids, IA $56,517
Civil Engineers $95,540 Cedar Rapids, IA $107,348

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.

Cedar Rapids at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 136,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,859 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Cedar Rapids?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Cedar Rapids are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($152,530), Construction Managers ($98,380), Civil Engineers ($95,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Marion instead of Cedar Rapids?

Marion, IA is 7.2 miles from Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids an affordable place to study architecture?

Cedar Rapids’s median household income of $67,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cedar Rapids 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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