Best Architecture Schools Near Madison, MS (2026)

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

Madison, Mississippi has 3 accredited schools offering architecture programs. Madison has a population of about 27,775. Median household income is $120,918 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $137,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Madison

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

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS 36.5 miles from Madison
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,922
Avg net price $5,643/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Wesson, MS 56.2 miles from Madison
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,241
Avg net price $3,894/yr
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  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS 98.9 miles from Madison
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,772
Avg net price $4,608/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 103.1 miles from Madison
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,513
Avg net price $17,595/yr
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  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS 130.6 miles from Madison
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,017
Avg net price $6,962/yr
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  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Itawamba Community College

Fulton, MS 159.2 miles from Madison
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,912
Avg net price $4,616/yr
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  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Architecture Wages Near Madison

Madison is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $81,000 Jackson, MS $91,011
Landscape Architects N/A MS statewide –
Architectural and Engineering Managers $137,010 Jackson, MS $153,944
Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,790 Jackson, MS $64,933
Urban and Regional Planners $64,270 Jackson, MS $72,213
Construction Managers $100,900 Jackson, MS $113,371
Interior Designers $43,740 MS statewide $49,146
Civil Engineers $100,170 Jackson, MS $112,551

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.

Madison at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 27,775 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $120,918 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Madison, MS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Madison. The closest is Holmes Community College in Goodman, MS (36.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Mississippi Community College (98.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Madison?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Madison are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($137,010), Construction Managers ($100,900), Civil Engineers ($100,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ridgeland instead of Madison?

Ridgeland, MS is 3.7 miles from Madison 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 Madison an affordable place to study architecture?

Madison’s median household income of $120,918 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madison while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Madison

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

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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