2026 Best Urban Studies Schools in Connecticut

Urban 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.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best urban studies schools.

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• Best Urban Studies Schools in Connecticut

Best Schools for Urban Studies in Connecticut

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.

Top Schools in Urban Studies

1

Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Urban Studies Degrees Awarded

$52,927 Median Starting Salary

Trinity College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in urban studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Hartford. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 15 urban studies degrees were awarded at Trinity College in the most recent year. Graduates of the urban studies program make about $52,927 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,667 to complete this degree. Read more about the urban studies program at Trinity College

2

University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Urban Studies Degrees Awarded

$34,074 Median Starting Salary

University Of Connecticut is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in urban studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 urban studies degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Graduates of the urban studies program make about $34,074 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000. See the full urban studies program report for University Of Connecticut

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 3 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.