2023 Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Urban Studies 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.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the urban studies programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Massachusetts Schools in Urban Studies
Our analysis found Tufts University to be the best school for urban studies students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.
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Out of the 4 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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The excellent programs at Worcester State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best urban studies schools in Massachusetts. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
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Request InformationBest Urban Studies Colleges in the New England Region
Explore all the Best Urban Studies Schools 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 4 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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