2026 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in the Southwest Region
Urban Studies/Affairs 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.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best urban studies/affairs schools.
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Best Schools for Urban Studies/Affairs in the Southwest Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall urban studies/affairs education in the Southwest Region.
Top Schools in Urban Studies/Affairs
Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for urban studies/affairs. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 24 urban studies/affairs degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their urban studies/affairs degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $57,819 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
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