by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Urban Studies Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 129 degrees in urban studies to qualified students.
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The urban studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Urban Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Urban Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Urban Studies Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the urban studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Harvard University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in urban studies. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.More information about a degree in urban studies from Harvard University
Brown University is a great option for students interested in a degree in urban studies. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #26 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.
There were about 18 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available. Those urban studies students who get their degree from Brown University make $2,082 more than the standard urban studies grad.
More information about a degree in urban studies from Brown University
Every student who is interested in urban studies needs to check out Trinity College. Located in the midsize city of Hartford, Trinity Bantams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 4th out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were roughly 25 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Trinity Bantams in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in urban studies from Trinity College
Boston University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in urban studies. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 11 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in urban studies from Boston University
Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 29 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the urban studies program at Tufts University make $17,575 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in urban studies from Tufts University
UCONN is a very large public university located in the town of Storrs. This university ranks 3rd out of 18 colleges for overall quality in the state of Connecticut.
There were about 30 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the urban studies program report average early career income of $34,074.
More information about a degree in urban studies from University of Connecticut
Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 8 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in urban studies from Northeastern UniversityExplore the best urban studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 301 | 44 |
| Connecticut | 241 | 45 |
| Rhode Island | 200 | 18 |
Urban Studies is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 129 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 5,687 |
| Political Science & Government | 3,983 |
| Sociology | 1,835 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1,639 |
| Anthropology | 726 |
| General Social Sciences | 512 |
| Geography & Cartography | 373 |
| Other Social Sciences | 303 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 51 |
| Archeology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
