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2024 Best Urban Studies Schools in Virginia

2 Colleges in Virginia
81 Urban Studies Degrees Awarded
$32,639 Avg Early-Career Salary
Urban Studies is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #209 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for urban studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 81 degrees in urban studies to qualified students.

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Urban Studies Rankings by Degree Level

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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Urban Studies Schools in Virginia list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Urban Studies in Virginia

If you aren't 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.

Top Virginia Schools in Urban Studies

1
Virginia Tech crest
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

It's hard to beat Virginia Tech if you want to pursue a degree in urban studies. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Urban Studies Degrees Awarded
17.7% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Virginia Commonwealth University if you want to pursue a degree in urban studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Richmond, VCU is a public university with a fairly large student population.

Students who graduate with their degree from the urban studies program state that they receive average early career income of $32,639.

More information about a degree in urban studies from Virginia Commonwealth University

Best Urban Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Urban Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 23
Tennessee 269 21
South Carolina 248 10
Kentucky 244 3
Louisiana 242 17
Mississippi 234 0

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One of 13 majors within the Social Sciences area of study, Urban Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Urban Studies Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs 81

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Political Science & Government 1,786
General Social Sciences 1,609
Economics 1,329
International Relations & National Security 1,122
Sociology 937
Geography & Cartography 254
Anthropology 219
Other Social Sciences 19
Sociology & Anthropology 16

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