2023 Best Urban Studies Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Urban Studies Master's Degree School for You
With 47 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, urban studies is the #184 most popular major in Massachusetts.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Urban Studies Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
The colleges and universities below are the best for urban studies majors pursuing a master's degree.
Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Urban Studies
Our analysis found Tufts University to be the best school for urban studies students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Massachusetts. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.
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Out of the 3 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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Request InformationBest Urban Studies Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Urban Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 45 |
| Rhode Island | 18 |
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Urban Studies Related Rankings by Major
One of 12 majors within the area of study, urban studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Urban Studies
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 49,282 |
| Economics | 49,055 |
| Sociology | 38,475 |
| General Social Sciences | 18,997 |
| International Relations & National Security | 14,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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