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2024 Best Urban Studies Schools in Ohio

4 Colleges in Ohio
84 Urban Studies Degrees Awarded
$33,712 Avg Early-Career Salary
Urban Studies isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #209 in popularity out of 395 majors in the country. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Urban Studies Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 84 degrees in urban studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Urban Studies School

Best Urban Studies Schools in Ohio The urban studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Urban Studies rankings. We derive our Best Overall Urban Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Urban Studies Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Urban Studies
Master's Degrees in Urban Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Urban Studies

The urban studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Urban Studies Schools in Ohio. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Urban Studies in Ohio

The schools below may not offer all types of urban studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Ohio Schools in Urban Studies

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
56 Urban Studies Degrees Awarded
1.8% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat Cleveland State University if you wish to pursue a degree in urban studies. Cleveland State University is a large public university located in the large city of Cleveland. This university ranks 34th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were approximately 56 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland State University in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, urban studies degree recipients typically earn about $33,712 at the beginning of their careers.

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2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In OH
57.1% Growth in Graduates

Any student who is interested in urban studies has to take a look at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, UC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #166 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 7 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at UC in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH

Ohio University - Athens Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in urban studies. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #239 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OHIO Athens is a great university overall.

There were roughly 8 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at OHIO Athens in the most recent data year.

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Xavier University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in urban studies. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Xavier is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #316 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Xavier is a great university overall.

There were roughly 5 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Xavier in the most recent data year.

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University of Toledo is a good option for students interested in a degree in urban studies. University of Toledo is a fairly large public university located in the city of Toledo. This university ranks 19th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.More information about a degree in urban studies from University of Toledo

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In OH
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University - Main Campus is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 36th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 6 urban studies students who graduated with this degree at Wright State University - Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Urban Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Urban Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 322 20
Illinois 304 15
Wisconsin 273 14

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Urban Studies is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Urban Studies Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs 84

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Majors Similar to Urban Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 1,483
Economics 1,136
Sociology 717
International Relations & National Security 450
Geography & Cartography 353
Anthropology 300
General Social Sciences 91
Sociology & Anthropology 25
Archeology 22
Demography & Population Studies 2

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