Best Architecture Schools Near Dubuque, IA (2026)

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

Dubuque, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Dubuque has a population of about 59,271. Median household income is $64,985 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dubuque, IA metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $149,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Dubuque

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

Dubuque is part of the Dubuque, IA metro area (BLS area code 20220). 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 $87,890 Dubuque, IA $100,676
Landscape Architects $87,270 IA statewide $99,966
Architectural and Engineering Managers $149,300 Dubuque, IA $171,019
Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,760 Dubuque, IA $75,326
Urban and Regional Planners $79,100 IA statewide $90,607
Construction Managers $102,240 Dubuque, IA $117,113
Interior Designers $58,040 IA statewide $66,483
Civil Engineers $99,210 Dubuque, IA $113,643

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.

Dubuque at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 59,271 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,985 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Dubuque, IA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Dubuque. The closest is University of Wisconsin-Madison in Madison, WI (77.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Wisconsin-Madison (77.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Dubuque?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Dubuque are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($149,300), Construction Managers ($102,240), Civil Engineers ($99,210). 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 Clinton instead of Dubuque?

Clinton, IA is 51.3 miles from Dubuque 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 Dubuque an affordable place to study architecture?

Dubuque’s median household income of $64,985 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dubuque 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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Other Programs Available in Dubuque

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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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