Best Architecture Schools Near Paducah, KY (2026)

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

Paducah, Kentucky has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Paducah has a population of about 26,894. Median household income is $51,243 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Paducah, KY-IL metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $143,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Paducah

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

Architecture Wages Near Paducah

Paducah is part of the Paducah, KY-IL metro area (BLS area code 37140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,680 KY statewide $113,449
Landscape Architects $68,460 KY statewide $79,512
Architectural and Engineering Managers $143,940 Paducah, KY-IL $167,178
Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,120 KY statewide $69,826
Urban and Regional Planners $65,000 KY statewide $75,494
Construction Managers $97,660 Paducah, KY-IL $113,426
Interior Designers $59,240 KY statewide $68,804
Civil Engineers $100,950 Paducah, KY-IL $117,247

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.

Paducah at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 26,894 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,243 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Paducah, KY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Paducah. The closest is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in Carbondale, IL (54.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (54.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Paducah?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Paducah are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($143,940), Civil Engineers ($100,950), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($97,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Murray instead of Paducah?

Murray, KY is 36.2 miles from Paducah 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 Paducah an affordable place to study architecture?

Paducah’s median household income of $51,243 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Paducah while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Paducah

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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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