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22 Best Professional Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in the United States

University of Baltimore tops our list of 22 Professional Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the United States on research impact (2,228,892 citations). It is followed by California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) and Wilmington University (#334 in United States). Across the whole list there are 45 courses to choose from.

22 universities · ranked best first

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9Ranked
UW University of Wisconsin - Parkside logo
#826 in United States United States

University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Public University · 4 courses in Professional Arts, Design & Architecture

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#826 in United States · by research impact
77,461 citations · h-index 115
22Ranked
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United States

Pratt Institute

Public University · 8 courses in Professional Arts, Design & Architecture

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Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

How these universities are ranked

The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Baltimore has the largest research record in this group, with 2,228,892 citations and an h-index of 468. 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

The split is 22 public to 0 private institutions.

Levels, lengths and start dates

Within the subject, the largest areas are Arts, Design & Architecture (43) and Fine Arts (2). The usual length is 3–4 years. 91% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). West Valley College offers the widest choice, with 9 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Professional Arts, Design & Architecture in the United States?

University of Baltimore (#275 in United States), California State University, Fullerton (#310 in United States) and Wilmington University (#334 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Professional Arts, Design & Architecture in the United States?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Arts, Design & Architecture course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years.

When do Professional Arts, Design & Architecture courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Can I study Professional Arts, Design & Architecture online with a university in the United States?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Professional Arts, Design & Architecture courses in the United States?

West Valley College, with 9, ahead of Pratt Institute (8).

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