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2023 Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts

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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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Tufts University the best school in Massachusetts for urban studies students. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.

Read full report on Urban Studies at Tufts University

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeastern University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Full Urban Studies at Northeastern University Report

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

Full Urban Studies at Boston University Report

#4

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

Out of the 4 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.

Full Urban Studies at Worcester State University Report

Best 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

More Urban Studies Rankings in Massachusetts

One of 12 majors within the area of study, urban studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Andrew Bossi.

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