by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 260 bachelor's degrees in urban studies/affairs to qualified students.
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The urban affairs bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality urban affairs program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for urban studies/affairs students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Urban Studies/Affairs Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in urban studies/affairs.
University of Pennsylvania is a great option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in urban studies/affairs. Located in the 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/affairs from University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in urban studies/affairs. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from Columbia University in the City of New York
It's difficult to beat Barnard College if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in urban studies/affairs. Located in the city of New York, Barnard is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from Barnard College
It is difficult to beat New York University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in urban studies/affairs. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from New York University
Located in the large city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from Fordham University
Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University at Buffalo is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from University at Buffalo
Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from Hunter College
Vassar is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from Vassar College
Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from Queens College
Located in the midsize city of Albany, UAlbany is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in urban studies/affairs from University at Albany
Explore the best urban studies/affairs schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 707 | 198 |
| Pennsylvania | 698 | 80 |
| Maryland | 370 | 8 |
| New Jersey | 351 | 12 |
| District of Columbia | 226 | 6 |
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