Best Architecture Schools Near Sioux Falls, SD (2026)

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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota is home to about 197,642 residents. Median household income is $74,714 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $172,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Sioux Falls

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Sioux Falls, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sioux Falls city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Architecture Wages Near Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls is part of the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area (BLS area code 43620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Dakota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $104,650 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $115,508
Landscape Architects $70,620 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $77,947
Architectural and Engineering Managers $172,250 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $190,121
Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,860 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $64,967
Urban and Regional Planners $66,260 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $73,135
Construction Managers $119,490 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $131,887
Interior Designers $68,200 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $75,276
Civil Engineers $99,700 Sioux Falls, SD-MN $110,044

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.

Sioux Falls at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 197,642 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $74,714 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Sioux Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Sioux Falls are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($172,250), Construction Managers ($119,490), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($104,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brookings instead of Sioux Falls?

Brookings, SD is 52.9 miles from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls an affordable place to study architecture?

Sioux Falls’s median household income of $74,714 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux Falls while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls

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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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