Best Architecture Schools Near Elko, NV (2026)

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

Elko, Nevada is home to about 20,624 residents. Median household income is $75,630 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nevada, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $161,560 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Elko

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

Las Vegas, NV 328.7 miles from Elko
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,037
Avg net price $10,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Architecture Wages Near Elko

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Nevada, statewide)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,570
Landscape Architects $85,140
Architectural and Engineering Managers $161,560
Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,000
Urban and Regional Planners $100,040
Construction Managers $115,250
Interior Designers N/A
Civil Engineers $104,310

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.

Elko at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,624 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $75,630 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 18.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying architecture roles in Nevada?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles in Nevada are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($161,560), Construction Managers ($115,250), Civil Engineers ($104,310). Wages for Elko workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Elko an affordable place to study architecture?

Elko’s median household income of $75,630 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elko while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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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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