Best Architecture Schools Near Norristown, PA (2026)

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

Norristown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering architecture programs. Norristown has a population of about 35,782. Median household income is $65,058 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $171,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Norristown

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

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 14.0 miles from Norristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,648
Avg net price $38,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA 14.1 miles from Norristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $111,371
Avg net price $28,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 33.5 miles from Norristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Marywood University

Scranton, PA 92.0 miles from Norristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,817
Avg net price $23,388/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 140.6 miles from Norristown
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 243.6 miles from Norristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 244.2 miles from Norristown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Architecture Wages Near Norristown

Norristown is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,140 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,653
Landscape Architects $84,270 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,135
Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,140 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $166,803
Architectural and Civil Drafters $67,020 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $65,322
Urban and Regional Planners $83,750 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $81,628
Construction Managers $124,990 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $121,823
Interior Designers $64,800 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,158
Civil Engineers $99,410 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $96,891

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.

Norristown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,782 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,058 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Norristown, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Norristown. The closest is Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA (14.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brookdale Community College (65.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Norristown?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Norristown are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($171,140), Construction Managers ($124,990), Civil Engineers ($99,410). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Philadelphia instead of Norristown?

Philadelphia, PA is 13.5 miles from Norristown 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 Norristown an affordable place to study architecture?

Norristown’s median household income of $65,058 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norristown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Norristown

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

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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