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12 Best Master's Built Environment Universities in the United States

University of Southern California leads the 12 Master's Built Environment universities in the United States at #146 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come CUNY Baruch College (QS World #545) and University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (#214 in United States). The universities on this list offer 19 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #146 (University of Southern California) to #545 (CUNY Baruch College); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Southern California is cited most (28,599,549 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

12 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Washington (1) account for the most of those we can place. University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is the largest, with 4,185 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). Pratt Institute offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Master's Built Environment in the United States?

University of Southern California (QS World #146), CUNY Baruch College (QS World #545) and University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (#214 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Built Environment in the United States?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Built Environment course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

When do Master's Built Environment courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Built Environment courses in the United States?

Pratt Institute, with 4, ahead of California National University (3).

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