by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Maryland to review for the 2025 Best Urban Studies Schools in Maryland ranking.
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The urban studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Urban Studies Schools in Maryland. 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.
It is difficult to beat University of Maryland - College Park if you wish to pursue a degree in urban studies. UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.
Degree recipients from the urban studies degree program at University of Maryland - College Park get $29,920 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in urban studies from University of Maryland - College ParkExplore all the Best Urban Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 82 |
| New York | 333 | 343 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 12 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 7 |
| Delaware | 175 | 0 |
One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Urban Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 21 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,519 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,143 |
| International Relations & National Security | 847 |
| Sociology | 378 |
| General Social Sciences | 373 |
| Other Social Sciences | 268 |
| Geography & Cartography | 202 |
| Anthropology | 88 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 2 |
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