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Best Schools for Urban Studies/Affairs in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall urban studies/affairs education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Urban Studies/Affairs
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in urban studies/affairs. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 26 urban studies/affairs students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Urban Studies/affairs graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $60,004 early in their careers. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans.
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Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in urban studies/affairs, ranking #2. Virginia Commonwealth University is a very large public school located in the city of Richmond. About 63% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 52 urban studies/affairs students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, urban studies/affairs degree recipients from Virginia Commonwealth University generally make around $49,570. Students borrow a median of $26,416 to complete this degree.
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College Of Charleston is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in urban studies/affairs, ranking #3. This large public university is located in the city of Charleston. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 17 urban studies/affairs degrees were awarded at College Of Charleston in the most recent year. Students who receive their urban studies/affairs degree from College Of Charleston earn around $40,222 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,733 to complete this degree.
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Georgia State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best urban studies/affairs schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Georgia State University awarded about 24 urban studies/affairs degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, urban studies/affairs degree recipients from Georgia State University generally make around $52,589. Students borrow a median of $26,091 to complete this degree.
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Norfolk State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in urban studies/affairs, landing the #5 spot this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Norfolk. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Norfolk State University awarded about 10 urban studies/affairs degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their urban studies/affairs degree from Norfolk State University earn around $54,971 in the first couple years of their career.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 17 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.
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