<p>The only list I've seen online for rankings of top architecture schools is: The</a> Top U.S. Architecture Schools</p>
<p>So far I've been basing my college choices off of this list and whichever ones are accredited. But, what I really want to know is which ones have the most successful architects in terms of life after college (salary, connections).</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>well I hate to promote my own school-- but if you are looking for successful architects- Cooper Union has produced more than a few-- however success and money aren't always the same thing.</p>
<p>Without looking at the list provided by the OP, I would've expected the following:</p>
<p>Cornell tops for undergrad. (and this is certainly borne out by the list).</p>
<p>Harvard, Yale, Berkeley tops for grad.</p>
<p>I think for undergrad the important thing to remember is that some schools don't have accreditation for educating people to be ready to be certified architects with only a bachelor's, even though they have great architect programs. So, for instance, in California, Cal Poly puts out Bachelor of Science holders that are part of an accredited program (as does Cornell). A lot of other programs only graduate Bachelor of ARTS holders who have to go on and get experience and then in many cases an additional degree.</p>
<p>Isn't it a Bachelor of Architecture degree (not a BS or BA) that is given to graduates of the accredited undergrad programs?</p>
<p>^^^ Yes ^^^</p>
<p>It really depends on where you want to practice. In Dallas I would have to say it is UT Austin, with UT Arlington a close second. When I was in New York it was the typical Ivy League graduate schools; Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, and Yale with Penn and Cornell a bit back. For those without a graduate degree Cornell, Rice, UVA, Cooper Union, and RISD were the ones I saw the most. Overall for professional success it has to be Harvard GSD, the school is much bigger than Columbia, Yale, and Princeton, and it attracts students that are very career focused.</p>
<p>Rick</p>