2026 Best Value Urban Studies Certificate Degree Schools

#1

Cuny Graduate School And University Center

New York, NY

For return on investment, no school beat Cuny Graduate School And University Center this year 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. Graduates carry a median of $17,921 in student loans. Median earnings reach $65,991 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,921 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%. More on Cuny Graduate School And University Center

#2

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

Out of the 123 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Georgia landed the #2 spot. Based in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Typical Urban Studies student debt is $21,792. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,726. That is a strong return on a $21,792 median debt. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants. More on University Of Georgia

#3

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #3 on this year's best-value Urban Studies ranking in the United States. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas At Austin Urban Studies students take on a median of $21,275 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $75,121 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin

#4

California State University Long Beach

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University Long Beach earned it the #4 place in the United States. Read the full report on California State University Long Beach

#5

California State University Northridge

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University Northridge earned it the #5 place in the United States. Get the full California State University Northridge report

#6

San Jose State University

San Jose State University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full San Jose State University report

#7

Vassar College

Vassar College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Vassar College

#8

Hampshire College

Hampshire College landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Hampshire College

#9

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus placed #9 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report

#10

Canisius College

Canisius College offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. See the full Canisius College profile

#11

College Of Charleston

College Of Charleston landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. More on College Of Charleston

#12

New York University

New York University placed #12 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on New York University

#13

University Of Memphis

University Of Memphis came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Memphis

#14

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of California San Diego

#15

Trinity University

Trinity University placed #15 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Trinity University

#16

University Of The District Of Columbia

University Of The District Of Columbia offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia

#17

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. See the full San Francisco State University profile

#18

Suny At Albany

Suny At Albany ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. Read more about Suny At Albany

#19

Cuny Hunter College

Cuny Hunter College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full Cuny Hunter College profile

#20

William Paterson University Of New Jersey

William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. More on William Paterson University Of New Jersey

#21

University Of Toledo

University Of Toledo ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Toledo

#22

Eastern University

Eastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. More on Eastern University

#23

Aquinas College Michigan

Aquinas College Michigan landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Aquinas College Michigan

#24

Coppin State University

Coppin State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. Get the full Coppin State University report

#25

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #25 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#26

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. See the full Rutgers University New Brunswick profile

#27

Washington University In St Louis

Washington University In St Louis came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Washington University In St Louis

#28

Morehouse College

Morehouse College placed #28 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read more about Morehouse College

#29

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University placed #29 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. More on Carnegie Mellon University

#30

University Of California Irvine

University Of California Irvine placed #30 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of California Irvine report

#31

University Of Louisville

University Of Louisville landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Louisville

#32

Furman University

Furman University placed #32 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. More on Furman University

#33

Biola University

Biola University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Biola University profile

#34

Albright College

Albright College landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Albright College profile

#35

Ohio University Southern Campus

Ohio University Southern Campus ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. More on Ohio University Southern Campus

#36

Wheaton College Illinois

Wheaton College Illinois landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wheaton College Illinois

#37

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report

#38

University Of Central Oklahoma

University Of Central Oklahoma came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Central Oklahoma report

#39

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University placed #39 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cleveland State University

#40

Norfolk State University

Norfolk State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Urban Studies schools. Read the full report on Norfolk State University

#41

Montclair State University

Montclair State University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. See the full Montclair State University profile

#42

Northeastern University

Northeastern University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Northeastern University

#43

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University placed #43 among the best-value Urban Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Saint Cloud State University

#44

Long Island University C W Post Campus

Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Long Island University C W Post Campus report

#45

Lehigh University

Lehigh University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lehigh University

#46

University Of New Orleans

University Of New Orleans offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full University Of New Orleans report

#47

Suny College At Buffalo

Suny College At Buffalo came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. More on Suny College At Buffalo

#48

Fordham University

Fordham University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Fordham University

#49

Stanford University

Stanford University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. See the full Stanford University profile

#50

Georgia State University

Georgia State University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on Georgia State University