Best Architecture Schools Near Alexandria, MN (2026)

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

Alexandria, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs, with tuition ranging from $11,110 to $23,716 per year for indexed programs. Alexandria has a population of about 14,579. Median household income is $61,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $172,130 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Alexandria

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

Minneapolis, MN 121.2 miles from Alexandria
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota architecture page.

Architecture Wages Near Alexandria

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $99,940
Landscape Architects N/A
Architectural and Engineering Managers $172,130
Architectural and Civil Drafters $70,680
Urban and Regional Planners $97,060
Construction Managers $123,400
Interior Designers $73,270
Civil Engineers $101,480

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.

Alexandria at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,579 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,558 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Alexandria, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Alexandria. The closest is North Dakota State University-Main Campus in Fargo, ND (97.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Dakota State University-Main Campus (97.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles in Minnesota are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($172,130), Construction Managers ($123,400), Civil Engineers ($101,480). Wages for Alexandria workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Willmar instead of Alexandria?

Willmar, MN is 54.3 miles from Alexandria 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 Alexandria an affordable place to study architecture?

Alexandria’s median household income of $61,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Alexandria while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Alexandria

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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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