2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Urban Studies in the Great Lakes Region

When it comes to popularity, a master's degree in urban studies sits in the middle of the road, ranking #172 out of 326 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Urban Studies in the Great Lakes Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 16 master's degrees in urban studies during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Urban Studies School for Your Master's Degree

The urban studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Urban Studies in the Great Lakes Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality urban studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for urban studies.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Urban Studies in the Great Lakes Region

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for urban studies students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Urban Studies Students Working on Their Master's

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Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IL

#2 Best Quality In IL

Roosevelt University is a popular choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in urban studies. Located in the large city of Chicago, Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in urban studies in Illinois. More information about a master’s in urban studies from Roosevelt University

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In OH

#1 Best Quality In OH

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in urban studies has to take a look at Xavier University. Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Cincinnati. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in urban studies in Ohio.

There were approximately 4 urban studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in urban studies from Xavier University

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

4 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In WI

#1 Best Quality In WI

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in urban studies has to check out University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Located in the large city of Milwaukee, UWM is a public university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in urban studies in Wisconsin.

There were roughly 4 urban studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UWM in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in urban studies from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

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Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In OH

#2 Best Quality In OH

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Cleveland State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in urban studies. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cleveland State University is a public university with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in urban studies in Ohio.

There were roughly 2 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in urban studies from Cleveland State University

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

2 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In IL

#1 Best Quality In IL

Loyola University Chicago is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in urban studies. Located in the large city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in urban studies in Illinois.

There were about 2 urban studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in urban studies from Loyola University Chicago

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University of Akron Main Campus
Akron, OH

#3 Most Popular In OH

University of Akron Main Campus is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Akron. More information about a master’s in urban studies from University of Akron Main Campus

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL

#3 Most Popular In IL

Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in urban studies from DePaul University

 

Best Urban Studies Colleges by State

Explore the most popular urban studies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Illinois	219	6
Ohio	195	13
Wisconsin	166	2

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Urban Studies Related Rankings by Major

Urban Studies is one of 12 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Urban Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Economics	849
General Social Sciences	262
Political Science & Government	212
Sociology	195
Geography & Cartography	184
International Relations & National Security	128
Anthropology	117
Criminology	73
Other Social Sciences	18
Archeology	3

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Andrew Bossi. More about our data sources and methodologies.