Best Architecture Schools Near Cape Girardeau, MO (2026)

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

Cape Girardeau, Missouri has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Cape Girardeau has a population of about 40,047. Median household income is $54,870 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $157,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Cape Girardeau

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

Washington University in St Louis

St. Louis, MO 101.0 miles from Cape Girardeau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
85.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,182
Avg net price $21,786/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Drury University

Springfield, MO 205.0 miles from Cape Girardeau
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,694
Avg net price $20,831/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Architecture Wages Near Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau is part of the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 16020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,490 MO statewide $114,390
Landscape Architects $76,670 MO statewide $89,048
Architectural and Engineering Managers $157,800 MO statewide $183,275
Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,940 MO statewide $71,940
Urban and Regional Planners $80,720 MO statewide $93,751
Construction Managers $102,980 Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $119,605
Interior Designers $59,610 MO statewide $69,233
Civil Engineers $81,190 Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $94,297

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.

Cape Girardeau at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,047 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,870 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Cape Girardeau, MO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Cape Girardeau. The closest is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in Carbondale, IL (33.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (33.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Cape Girardeau?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Cape Girardeau are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($157,800), Construction Managers ($102,980), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($98,490). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Carbondale instead of Cape Girardeau?

Carbondale, IL is 33.9 miles from Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau an affordable place to study architecture?

Cape Girardeau’s median household income of $54,870 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cape Girardeau while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Cape Girardeau

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

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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