by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of urban studies. Combined, these schools handed out 56 degrees in urban studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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.
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 Massachusetts. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
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 option 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 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.More information about a degree in urban studies from Harvard University
Boston University is one of the best schools in the country 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 colleges 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 year we have data available.
More information about a degree in urban studies from Boston University
Every student who is interested in urban studies needs to check out Tufts University. Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 7th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 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 earn $17,575 above the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in urban studies from Tufts University
Northeastern University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in urban studies. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly 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 all the Best Urban Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 56 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 3,307 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,951 |
| International Relations & National Security | 1,112 |
| Sociology | 999 |
| Anthropology | 301 |
| General Social Sciences | 285 |
| Other Social Sciences | 177 |
| Geography & Cartography | 142 |
| Archeology | 24 |
| Sociology & Anthropology | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
