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2026 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in Connecticut

2 Colleges in the United States
30 Urban Studies/Affairs Degrees Awarded
$43,501 Avg Early-Career Salary

Urban Studies/Affairs degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for urban studies/affairs students.

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Best Schools for Urban Studies/Affairs in Connecticut

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall urban studies/affairs education in Connecticut.

Top Schools in Urban Studies/Affairs

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

No school ranked higher than Trinity College this year for urban studies/affairs. Set in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 15 urban studies/affairs students who graduated with this degree at Trinity College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the urban studies/affairs program make about $52,927 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,667. Read more about the urban studies/affairs program at Trinity College

2

Students looking for a strong urban studies/affairs program will find one at University Of Connecticut, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 urban studies/affairs students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Students who receive their urban studies/affairs degree from University Of Connecticut earn around $34,074 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Connecticut graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in urban studies/affairs from University Of Connecticut

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

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