Best Architecture Schools Near Stow, OH (2026)

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

Stow, Ohio has 4 accredited schools offering architecture programs, with tuition ranging from $66,246 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Stow has a population of about 34,317. Median household income is $91,933 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $160,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Stow

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

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 5.2 miles from Stow
  • 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

#2

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 24.6 miles from Stow
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 115.4 miles from Stow
  • 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

#4

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 215.4 miles from Stow
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio architecture page.

Architecture Wages Near Stow

Stow is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,640 Akron, OH $85,268
Landscape Architects $63,790 OH statewide $68,298
Architectural and Engineering Managers $160,430 Akron, OH $171,767
Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,670 Akron, OH $67,099
Urban and Regional Planners $82,370 Akron, OH $88,191
Construction Managers $102,630 Akron, OH $109,882
Interior Designers $74,720 Akron, OH $80,000
Civil Engineers $94,450 Akron, OH $101,124

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.

Stow at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 34,317 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,933 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 48.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Stow, OH?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Stow. The closest is Kent State University at Kent in Kent, OH (5.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carnegie Mellon University (93.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Stow?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Stow are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($160,430), Construction Managers ($102,630), Civil Engineers ($94,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kent instead of Stow?

Kent, OH is 4.3 miles from Stow 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 Stow an affordable place to study architecture?

Stow’s median household income of $91,933 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stow 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 Stow

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

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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