2026 Best Urban Studies Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

New York, NY

Cuny Graduate School And University Center tops our 2026 ranking of the best Urban Studies certificate degree schools in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,235, with out-of-state students paying around $15,185. Typical Urban Studies student debt is $17,921. See the full Cuny Graduate School And University Center profile

#2

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

Out of the 123 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The median Urban Studies program debt is $21,275. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#3

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

The strong Urban Studies programs at University Of Georgia earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. The median Urban Studies program debt is $21,792. More on University Of Georgia

#4

University Of The District Of Columbia

A rank of #4 makes University Of The District Of Columbia one of the top choices in the United States. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia

#5

Cleveland State University

The strong Urban Studies programs at Cleveland State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Read the full report on Cleveland State University

#6

College Of Charleston

College Of Charleston came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Read more about College Of Charleston

#7

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. See the full Virginia Commonwealth University profile

#8

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report

#9

Ohio University Zanesville Campus

Ohio University Zanesville Campus landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. See the full Ohio University Zanesville Campus profile

#10

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. See the full Tulane University Of Louisiana profile

#11

Northeastern University

Northeastern University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northeastern University profile

#12

Minnesota State University Mankato

Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Minnesota State University Mankato

#13

Morgan State University

Morgan State University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. See the full Morgan State University profile

#14

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California placed #14 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Southern California

#15

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Get the full Long Island University C W Post Campus report

#16

Southern Connecticut State University

Southern Connecticut State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Southern Connecticut State University report

#17

Hampshire College

Hampshire College did well this year, earning the #17 position. More on Hampshire College

#18

Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College

Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College did well this year, earning the #18 position. See the full Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College profile

#19

Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern Campus came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Get the full Ohio University Southern Campus report

#20

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

Ohio University Chillicothe Campus came in at #20 in this year's ranking. More on Ohio University Chillicothe Campus

#21

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile

#22

Cuny Hunter College

Cuny Hunter College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on Cuny Hunter College

#23

Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago did well this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Loyola University Chicago report

#24

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis placed #24 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Washington University In St Louis report

#25

Brown University

Brown University placed #25 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Brown University

#26

University Of Memphis

University Of Memphis placed #26 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Memphis

#27

Canisius College

Canisius College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. Read more about Canisius College

#28

Aquinas College Michigan

Aquinas College Michigan landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. See the full Aquinas College Michigan profile

#29

Harris Stowe State University

Harris Stowe State University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Get the full Harris Stowe State University report

#30

New York University

New York University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on New York University

#31

Boise State University

Boise State University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Read more about Boise State University

#32

Morehouse College

Morehouse College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. Read more about Morehouse College

#33

Stella And Charles Guttman Community College

Stella And Charles Guttman Community College did well this year, earning the #33 position. Read the full report on Stella And Charles Guttman Community College

#34

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley placed #34 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report

#35

Depaul University

Depaul University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. Get the full Depaul University report

#36

Cuny Queens College

Cuny Queens College did well this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Cuny Queens College report

#37

Saint Peters College

Saint Peters College did well this year, earning the #37 position. Read more about Saint Peters College

#38

San Jose State University

San Jose State University placed #38 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. Get the full San Jose State University report

#39

Fordham University

Fordham University came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Get the full Fordham University report

#40

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor University did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Spring Arbor University profile

#41

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. Read the full report on Suny At Albany

#42

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#43

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. More on Bryn Mawr College

#44

Drexel University

Drexel University came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read more about Drexel University

#45

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#46

Lehigh University

Lehigh University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Urban Studies schools. Read more about Lehigh University

#47

Stanford University

Stanford University did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Stanford University report

#48

Arizona State University

Arizona State University landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. More on Arizona State University

#49

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus placed #49 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#50

Harvard University

Harvard University placed #50 among Urban Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Harvard University report