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2026 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in the The Plains States Region

1 Colleges in the United States
31 Urban Studies/Affairs Degrees Awarded
$44,145 Avg Early-Career Salary

Urban Studies/Affairs is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for urban studies/affairs students.

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Best Schools for Urban Studies/Affairs in the The Plains States Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall urban studies/affairs education in the The Plains States Region.

Top Schools in Urban Studies/Affairs

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University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in urban studies/affairs. This very large public university is located in the city of Minneapolis. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 17 urban studies/affairs degrees were awarded at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities in the most recent year. Urban Studies/affairs graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of $27,966 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,550 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in urban studies/affairs from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

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University Of Missouri Kansas City is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in urban studies/affairs, ranking #2. Set in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Missouri Kansas City awarded about 14 urban studies/affairs degrees in the most recent data year. Urban Studies/affairs graduates of University Of Missouri Kansas City earn a median of $60,324 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,741 to complete this degree. See the full urban studies/affairs program report for University Of Missouri Kansas City

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

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