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2023 Most Popular 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 Most Popular Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Urban Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the urban studies programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.

#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Our analysis found Tufts University to be the most popular school for urban studies students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.

Full Urban Studies at Tufts University Report

#2

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Worcester State University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts list. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.

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#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts 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 Northeastern University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best urban studies schools in Massachusetts. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

Full Urban Studies at Northeastern University Report

#5

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hampshire College is a great place for urban studies students. Hampshire is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Amherst.

Full Urban Studies at Hampshire College Report

Best Urban Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Most Popular Urban Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 45
Rhode Island 18

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 5 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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