Best Architecture Schools Near Worcester, MA (2026)

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

Worcester, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering architecture programs, with tuition ranging from $71,412 to $87,648 per year for indexed programs. Worcester has a population of about 205,501. Median household income is $67,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Worcester, MA metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $179,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Worcester

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Worcester, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Worcester city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Worcester. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA 25.7 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
72.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,803
Avg net price $25,496/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 36.0 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
90.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,817
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 174

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tufts University

Medford, MA 36.5 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,214
Avg net price $39,998/yr
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  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA 37.0 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
79.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $143,372
Avg net price $20,111/yr
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  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Northeastern University

Boston, MA 37.1 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $92,538
Avg net price $30,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA 37.2 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
40.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,938
Avg net price $24,034/yr
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  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Boston Architectural College

Boston, MA 37.3 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,123
Avg net price $25,865/yr
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  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 37.6 miles from Worcester
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,631
Avg net price $22,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Architecture Wages Near Worcester

Worcester is part of the Worcester, MA metro area (BLS area code 49340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $104,970 Worcester, MA $102,410
Landscape Architects $88,000 MA statewide $85,854
Architectural and Engineering Managers $179,150 Worcester, MA $174,780
Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,310 Worcester, MA $70,546
Urban and Regional Planners $88,300 Worcester, MA $86,146
Construction Managers $140,570 Worcester, MA $137,141
Interior Designers $62,180 Worcester, MA $60,663
Civil Engineers $101,770 Worcester, MA $99,288

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.

Worcester at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 205,501 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,544 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.5 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Worcester, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Worcester. The closest is Wellesley College in Wellesley, MA (25.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brown University (37.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Worcester?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Worcester are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($179,150), Construction Managers ($140,570), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($104,970). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Marlborough instead of Worcester?

Marlborough, MA is 14.4 miles from Worcester 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 Worcester an affordable place to study architecture?

Worcester’s median household income of $67,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Worcester while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Worcester

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Worcester:

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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