Best Architecture Schools Near Kentwood, MI (2026)

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

Kentwood, Michigan has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs. Kentwood has a population of about 54,114. Median household income is $73,647 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $156,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Kentwood

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

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 55.7 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 103.4 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Architecture Wages Near Kentwood

Kentwood is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $81,660 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $85,508
Landscape Architects $77,670 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $81,330
Architectural and Engineering Managers $156,280 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $163,644
Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,090 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $63,969
Urban and Regional Planners $80,140 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $83,916
Construction Managers $102,370 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $107,194
Interior Designers $60,440 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $63,288
Civil Engineers $92,600 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $96,963

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.

Kentwood at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 54,114 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,647 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Kentwood, MI?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Kentwood. The closest is Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI (55.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Notre Dame (88.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Kentwood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Kentwood are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($156,280), Construction Managers ($102,370), Civil Engineers ($92,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wyoming instead of Kentwood?

Wyoming, MI is 5.8 miles from Kentwood 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 Kentwood an affordable place to study architecture?

Kentwood’s median household income of $73,647 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kentwood while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Kentwood

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

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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