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190 Best Built Environment Programs in the United States

There are 190 Built Environment programs in the United States, spread across 131 universities; the most common length is 4 years. The list starts with courses at Duke University, Rice University and University of Southern California.

49Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Real Estate

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate at the University of Arkansas - Little Rock equips students with a comprehensive understanding of real estate principles, market anal...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
50Bachelor's Degree
UA University of Arkansas - Little Rock logo
#436 in United States United States

Real Estate

University of Arkansas - Little Rock — The Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry, encomp...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Real Estate
51Bachelor's Degree
UR University of Richmond logo
#447 in United States United States

Classical Civilization

University of Richmond — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's degree in Classical Civilization at the University of Richmond offers a comprehensive exploration of the cultures, history, and languages of...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
52Bachelor's Degree
BM Bryn Mawr College logo
#500 in United States United States

Growth and Structure of Cities

Bryn Mawr College — The Growth and Structure of Cities course at Bryn Mawr College delves deep into the physical, social, and economic aspects of urban development. Students will explore the...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
53Bachelor's Degree
CP California Polytechnic State University, Pomona logo
#526 in United States United States

Construction Engineering and Management

California Polytechnic State University, Pomona — The Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering and Management at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona prepares students for a rewarding career in the dynamic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Construction Management
54Master's Degree
CS California State University, San Bernardino logo
#545 in United States United States

Applied Archaeology

California State University, San Bernardino — The Master's Degree in Applied Archaeology at California State University-San Bernardino offers students an in-depth understanding of archaeological practices, theories,...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
55Bachelor's Degree
AC Austin College logo
#548 in United States United States

Classical Civilization

Austin College — Course OverviewThe Bachelor's Degree in Classical Civilization at Austin College provides students with an interdisciplinary exploration of ancient cultures, languages, a...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
56Bachelor's Degree
BC Babson College logo
#551 in United States United States

Real Estate

Babson College — The Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate at Babson College prepares students for a dynamic career in the evolving real estate industry. The curriculum is designed to provide...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
59Bachelor's Degree
UC Union College logo
#574 in United States United States

Classical Civilization

Union College — The Bachelor's Degree in Classical Civilization at Union College offers a comprehensive exploration of ancient cultures, focusing on the rich history, literature, politic...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
60Program
LC Loyola College logo
#584 in United States United States

Classical Civilization

Loyola College — The Classical Civilization degree at Loyola University Maryland immerses students in the rich cultural, literary, and historical contributions of ancient Greece and Rome....

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
61Bachelor's Degree
LC Loyola College logo
#584 in United States United States

Classical Civilization

Loyola College — The Bachelor's Degree in Classical Civilization at Loyola College offers an in-depth exploration of the languages, cultures, and histories of ancient civilizations includ...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
62Program
PV Prairie View A&M University logo
#596 in United States United States

Construction Science

Prairie View A&M University — The Construction Science degree at Prairie View A&M University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, focusing on the manageme...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
63Master's Degree
UW University of Washington-Tacoma Campus logo
#601 in United States Tacoma, Washington, United States

Community Planning

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — The Master's in Community Planning at the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus fosters an understanding of the intricate relationship between communities and their envi...

Master's DegreeLevel
1–2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
64Bachelor's Degree
UW University of Washington-Tacoma Campus logo
#601 in United States Tacoma, Washington, United States

Urban Studies

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus — The Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies at the University of Washington-Tacoma Campus offers a comprehensive exploration of the processes, dynamics, and issues affecting u...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
68Bachelor's Degree
CS California State University logo
#659 in United States United States

Construction Management

California State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management at California State University-East Bay equips students with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for a successfu...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
OnlineMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Construction Management
69Bachelor's Degree
SC Saint Cloud State University logo
#672 in United States United States

Land Surveying/Mapping Science

Saint Cloud State University — The Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying/Mapping Science at Saint Cloud State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of land measurement, mapping...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
70Bachelor's Degree
OI Oregon Institute of Technology logo
#692 in United States United States

Geomatics

Oregon Institute of Technology — The Bachelor's degree in Geomatics at the Oregon Institute of Technology offers students an in-depth understanding of geographic information systems, surveying, and mappi...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
72Bachelor's Degree
UM University of Mary Washington logo
#806 in United States United States

Historic Preservation

University of Mary Washington — The Bachelor’s Degree in Historic Preservation at the University of Mary Washington equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the preservation and management...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment

Built Environment at other levels

How these courses are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #26 (Duke University) to #545 (CUNY Baruch College); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Duke University is cited most (31,092,083 citations). 12 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

What the courses look like

By level: 63 bachelor's, 30 diploma, 19 master's and 8 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Built Environment (180), Construction Management (8) and Real Estate (2). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). California National University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

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

Duke University (QS World #26), Rice University (QS World #119) and University of Southern California (QS World #146) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Built Environment in the United States?

Of those with published fees, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is the least expensive at about USD 5,274 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do 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.

Can I study Built Environment online with a university in the United States?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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

California National University, with 6, ahead of Little Priest Tribal College (5).

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