Best Architecture Schools Near Sidney, OH (2026)

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

Sidney, Ohio has 3 accredited schools offering architecture programs. Sidney has a population of about 20,457. Median household income is $59,560 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $166,870 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Sidney

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

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 79.9 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 82.1 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 248

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 157.8 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 159.3 miles from Sidney
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Architecture Wages Near Sidney

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,960
Landscape Architects $63,790
Architectural and Engineering Managers $166,870
Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,450
Urban and Regional Planners $79,950
Construction Managers $101,980
Interior Designers $61,410
Civil Engineers $96,220

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.

Sidney at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,457 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,560 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Sidney, OH?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Sidney. The closest is Ball State University in Muncie, IN (65.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus (82.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles in Ohio are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($166,870), Construction Managers ($101,980), Civil Engineers ($96,220). Wages for Sidney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Piqua instead of Sidney?

Piqua, OH is 10.4 miles from Sidney 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 Sidney an affordable place to study architecture?

Sidney’s median household income of $59,560 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sidney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Sidney

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

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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