Best Architecture Schools Near Minnetonka, MN (2026)

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

Minnetonka, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Minnetonka has a population of about 53,256. Median household income is $120,496 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $174,510 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Minnetonka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Minnetonka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka. 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 11.3 miles from Minnetonka
  • 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 Minnetonka

Minnetonka is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $100,960 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $96,336
Landscape Architects $61,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $58,216
Architectural and Engineering Managers $174,510 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $166,517
Architectural and Civil Drafters $72,020 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,721
Urban and Regional Planners $103,970 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,208
Construction Managers $126,920 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $121,107
Interior Designers $74,680 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $71,260
Civil Engineers $104,740 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,943

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.

Minnetonka at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 53,256 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $120,496 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 63.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Minnetonka, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Minnetonka. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (11.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (11.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Minnetonka?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Minnetonka are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($174,510), Construction Managers ($126,920), Civil Engineers ($104,740). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint Louis Park instead of Minnetonka?

Saint Louis Park, MN is 4.8 miles from Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka an affordable place to study architecture?

Minnetonka’s median household income of $120,496 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka

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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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