The School of Architecture at Taliesin—formerly Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture—is a specialized private institution that focuses on architectural design and theory. Its campus is located in Scottsdale, Arizona; its summer campus is in Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Founded in 1883, the Boston Architectural College is a private, four-year, college that is known for its strong programs in Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture. It is located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

Founded in 1980, the NewSchool of Architecture and Design is a private, specialized college that offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Architecture, Interior Design, and other design fields. It is located on a campus in San Diego, California.

Founded in 1972, Southern California Institute of Architecture is a private four-year architecture school that is known for its innovative curriculum and its focus on design. It is located in the Arts District of Los Angeles, California.

Founded in 1859, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is a private nonprofit institution that is known for its free tuition policy and its strong programs in art, architecture, and engineering. It is located on a campus in lower Manhattan, New York.

Founded in 1889, Webb Institute is a private, technical college that is known for its exceptional programs in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. It is located on a 26-acre campus in Glen Cove, New York—22 miles from New York City.

Founded in 1957, Island Drafting & Technical Institute is a private two-year technical institute that is known for its Computer Aided Drafting/Design technology programs. It is located on a small campus in Amityville, New York.

Founded in 1959, Commonwealth Technical Institute at HGAC is a private, nonprofit technical college that is known for its strong programs in health care and business. It is located on a campus in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1932, Lawrence Technological University is a private nonprofit four-year university that is known for its programs in engineering, architecture, and design. It is located on a 107-acre campus in Southfield, Michigan—20 miles from the center of Detroit.

Founded in 1943, United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public four-year service academy that is known for training future officers for the maritime industry, including the U.S. Merchant Marine. It is located on an 80-acre campus in Kings Point, New York—20 miles east of mid-town New York City.

Founded in 1907, Ranken Technical College is a private nonprofit technical college that offers programs in a variety of fields, including engineering, health care, and skilled trades. It is located on an 18-acre campus in St. Louis, Missouri.

Founded in 1941, Hawaii Community College is a public two-year comprehensive college that offers associate degrees and certificates in various fields. It is located on a suburban campus in Hilo, Hawai‘i.