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2026 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in the Southwest Region

1 Colleges in the United States
24 Urban Studies/Affairs Degrees Awarded
$57,819 Avg Early-Career Salary

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

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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. Get the full urban studies/affairs details for The University Of Texas At Austin

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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.

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