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2024 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

7 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
152 Master's Degrees
If you plan on getting your master's degree in urban studies/affairs, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #281 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 152 master's degrees in urban studies/affairs during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Urban Studies/Affairs School for Your Master's Degree

Best Urban Studies/Affairs Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region The urban affairs master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality urban affairs program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for urban studies/affairs students working on their master's degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Urban Studies/Affairs Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Urban Studies/Affairs in the Middle Atlantic Region

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for urban studies/affairs students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Master's in Urban Affairs

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

The Graduate Center, CUNY is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in urban studies/affairs. Located in the city of New York, The Graduate Center is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from The Graduate Center, CUNY

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Annual Graduates

Hunter College is a good decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in urban studies/affairs. Located in the city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from Hunter College

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
15 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in urban studies/affairs needs to take a look at University of Maryland - College Park. UMCP is a very large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from University of Maryland - College Park

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It is hard to beat University of Delaware if you wish to pursue a master's degree in urban studies/affairs. UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from University of Delaware

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham U is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from Fordham University

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Queens College
Queens, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Queens, QC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from Queens College

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from Drexel University

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1 Annual Graduates

University of the District of Columbia is a small public university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from University of the District of Columbia

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The New School
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.More information about a master’s in urban studies/affairs from The New School

Best Urban Studies/Affairs Colleges by State

Explore the best urban studies/affairs colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 695 134
Pennsylvania 607 2
Maryland 363 15
New Jersey 346 0
District of Columbia 334 1
Delaware 151 0

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