by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Pennsylvania to review for the 2025 Best Urban Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in urban studies.
It's difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in urban studies. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies from University of Pennsylvania
Explore all the Best Urban Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 198 |
| Maryland | 207 | 8 |
| New Jersey | 193 | 12 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 6 |
Urban Studies is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 52 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,900 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,831 |
| Sociology | 604 |
| International Relations & National Security | 454 |
| Anthropology | 277 |
| General Social Sciences | 129 |
| Geography & Cartography | 116 |
| Other Social Sciences | 115 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 53 |
| Archeology | 10 |
