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Best Architecture Schools Near Marshalltown, IA (2026)
Updated September 5, 2026BLS dataCollege ScorecardOn this page
Marshalltown, Iowa is home to about 27,491 residents. Median household income is $68,854 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% 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 Marshalltown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Marshalltown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown
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.
Marshalltown at a Glance
Metric
Value
Source
Population
27,491
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income
$68,854
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+
19.7%
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Other Marshalltown-Area Cities With Architecture Programs
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 Marshalltown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Marshalltown?
Ames, IA is 37.0 miles from Marshalltown 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 Marshalltown an affordable place to study architecture?
Marshalltown’s median household income of $68,854 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marshalltown 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.
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.