Best Architecture Schools Near Mission, TX (2026)

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

Mission, Texas has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs. Mission has a population of about 86,234. Median household income is $60,813 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $171,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Mission

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

The University of Texas at San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 234.2 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,131
Avg net price $10,836/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 120

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 284.1 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 287.2 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rice University

Houston, TX 301.2 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
93.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 8%
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,718
Avg net price $13,370/yr
Tuition
In‑state$64,144
Out‑of‑state$64,144
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Houston

Houston, TX 303.5 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,377
Avg net price $14,276/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 150

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX 304.0 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $13,570/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX 328.1 miles from Mission
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,097
Avg net price $21,315/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 233

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Abilene Christian University

Abilene, TX 440.8 miles from Mission
  • 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

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

Architecture Wages Near Mission

Mission is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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 $78,250 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $91,094
Landscape Architects $89,220 TX statewide $103,865
Architectural and Engineering Managers $171,370 TX statewide $199,499
Architectural and Civil Drafters $47,790 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $55,634
Urban and Regional Planners $60,010 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $69,860
Construction Managers $83,450 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $97,148
Interior Designers $46,850 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $54,540
Civil Engineers $79,370 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $92,398

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.

Mission at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 86,234 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,813 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Mission, TX?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Mission. The closest is Texas Southmost College in Brownsville, TX (55.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Southmost College (55.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Mission?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Mission are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($171,370), Landscape Architects ($89,220), Construction Managers ($83,450). 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 McAllen instead of Mission?

McAllen, TX is 5.0 miles from Mission 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 Mission an affordable place to study architecture?

Mission’s median household income of $60,813 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mission 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 Mission

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

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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