by our College Data Analytics TeamUrban Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for urban studies students pursuing a degree.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the urban studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than University Of Utah this year for urban studies. University Of Utah is a very large public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of Utah awarded about 34 urban studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the urban studies program make about $60,527 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,798. Get the full urban studies details for University Of Utah
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
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