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Best Colleges for Professional Certificate
in Urban Studies/Affairs

46 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

46 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Professional Certificate

Showing 1–24 of 46 colleges

Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Feb 1 Fee $75
View college details
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
View college details
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 5.7%
Annual cost
$81,353/yr
Grad earnings
$92,538
SAT avg
1,505
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 1 Decision Apr 1 Fee $75
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Feb 15
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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 10.1%
Annual cost
$84,600/yr
Grad earnings
$83,214
SAT avg
1,513
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 6 Decision Apr 1
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Dec 1 Decision Jan 31 Fee $55
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
🏛 Public Safety
Acceptance rate 87.2%
Annual cost
$21,799/yr
Grad earnings
$67,170
SAT avg
1,231
ACT mid
26
Apply by Apr 1 Decision May 15 Fee $55
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Professional Certificate in Urban Studies/Affairs in USA?
46 colleges and universities currently offer Professional Certificate programs in Urban Studies/Affairs in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Urban Studies/Affairs in USA?
Northeastern University leads with median graduate earnings of $92,538 ten years after enrollment for Professional Certificate graduates.
Which Urban Studies/Affairs colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Missouri-Kansas City. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Urban Studies/Affairs programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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