Best Architecture Schools Near Sumter, SC (2026)

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

Sumter, South Carolina has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Sumter has a population of about 43,065. Median household income is $53,071 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sumter, SC metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $133,450 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Sumter

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

Clemson, SC 148.5 miles from Sumter
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,513
Avg net price $22,253/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 136

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Architecture Wages Near Sumter

Sumter is part of the Sumter, SC metro area (BLS area code 44940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,550 SC statewide $115,398
Landscape Architects N/A SC statewide –
Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,450 Sumter, SC $151,648
Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,680 SC statewide $73,500
Urban and Regional Planners $75,810 SC statewide $86,148
Construction Managers $117,490 Sumter, SC $133,511
Interior Designers $63,790 SC statewide $72,489
Civil Engineers $94,110 Sumter, SC $106,943

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.

Sumter at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,065 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,071 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Sumter, SC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Sumter. The closest is University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC (96.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of North Carolina at Charlotte (96.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Sumter?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Sumter are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($133,450), Construction Managers ($117,490), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($101,550). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Columbia instead of Sumter?

Columbia, SC is 30.1 miles from Sumter 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 Sumter an affordable place to study architecture?

Sumter’s median household income of $53,071 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sumter while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Carolina 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 Sumter

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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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