Best Architecture Schools Near Abilene, TX (2026)

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

Abilene, Texas has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Abilene has a population of about 127,130. Median household income is $62,720 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Abilene, TX metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $156,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Abilene

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

Abilene, TX 2.0 miles from Abilene
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,736
Avg net price $26,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Architecture Wages Near Abilene

Abilene is part of the Abilene, TX metro area (BLS area code 10180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $94,490 TX statewide $104,524
Landscape Architects $89,220 TX statewide $98,695
Architectural and Engineering Managers $156,940 Abilene, TX $173,606
Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,290 Abilene, TX $64,480
Urban and Regional Planners $82,830 TX statewide $91,626
Construction Managers $89,050 Abilene, TX $98,507
Interior Designers $65,160 TX statewide $72,080
Civil Engineers $73,550 Abilene, TX $81,361

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.

Abilene at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 127,130 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,720 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Abilene, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Abilene. The closest is Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Abilene Christian University (2.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Abilene?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Abilene are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($156,940), Architects, Except Landscape and Naval ($94,490), Landscape Architects ($89,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brownwood instead of Abilene?

Brownwood, TX is 67.9 miles from Abilene 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 Abilene an affordable place to study architecture?

Abilene’s median household income of $62,720 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Abilene while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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 Abilene

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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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