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7 Best Professional Built Environment Universities in the United States

University of Southern California leads the 7 Professional Built Environment universities in the United States at #146 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. George Washington University (QS World #358) and Bellevue University (#885 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 8 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 #358 (George Washington University); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Southern California has the largest research record in this group, with 28,599,549 citations and an h-index of 1,476.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 7 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 3–4 years and 1 year. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Nicolet Area Technical College offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Professional Built Environment?

University of Southern California (QS World #146), George Washington University (QS World #358) and Bellevue University (#885 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Professional Built Environment in the United States?

7 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Professional Built Environment course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 3–4 years, with 1 year the next most common.

When do Professional Built Environment courses start in the United States?

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

Which university has the most Professional Built Environment courses in the United States?

Nicolet Area Technical College, with 2, ahead of El Paso Community College (1).

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