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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.

97Program
WN Western Nebraska Community College logo
#1,229 in United States United States

Construction Trades (Workforce)

Western Nebraska Community College — The Construction Trades (Workforce) degree at Western Nebraska Community College is designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necess...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
101Program
FL Folsom Lake College logo
#1,235 in United States United States

Real Estate

Folsom Lake College — The Real Estate degree program at Folsom Lake College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic and diverse real estate industry. Students will...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
102Program
SP St. Petersburg College logo
#1,277 in United States United States

Building Arts

St. Petersburg College — The Building Arts degree program at St. Petersburg College offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a successful career in the construction and design...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
105Professional
EP El Paso Community College logo
#1,482 in United States United States

Construction Specialization

El Paso Community College — The Construction Specialization course at El Paso Community College equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the constr...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Built Environment
107Program
MP Monterey Peninsula College logo
#1,507 in United States United States

Real Estate

Monterey Peninsula College — The Real Estate degree at Monterey Peninsula College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the foundational knowledge and skills vital for a s...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
109Bachelor's Degree
MT Midlands Technical College logo
#1,566 in United States United States

Building Construction

Midlands Technical College — The Bachelor's Degree in Building Construction at Midlands Technical College provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry, including...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
110Diploma
MT Midlands Technical College logo
#1,566 in United States United States

Carpentry

Midlands Technical College — The Carpentry diploma program at Midlands Technical College offers a comprehensive education in the fundamental skills needed to excel in the carpentry trade. Students wi...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
111Professional
MT Midlands Technical College logo
#1,566 in United States United States

Plumbing

Midlands Technical College — The Plumbing program at Midlands Technical College is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the plumbin...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Built Environment
112Bachelor's Degree
CS College of Southern Nevada logo
#1,586 in United States United States

Land Surveying and Geomatics

College of Southern Nevada — The Bachelor's Degree in Land Surveying and Geomatics at the College of Southern Nevada equips students with a strong foundation in surveying principles, mapping technolo...

Bachelor's DegreeLevel
4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
115Program
YT York Technical College logo
#1,613 in United States United States

Building and Construction Trades

York Technical College — The Building and Construction Trades degree at York Technical College provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the essential skills and knowledge required for...

Level
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
116Diploma
LB Little Big Horn College logo
#1,631 in United States United States

One Year Certificate Highway Construction

Little Big Horn College — The One Year Certificate in Highway Construction at Little Big Horn College is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in t...

DiplomaLevel
2 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
117Program
SP South Plains College logo
#1,642 in United States United States

Real Estate

South Plains College — The Real Estate degree program at South Plains College offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for...

Level
Duration
Full TimeMode
Fall, SpringIntake
Built Environment
118Diploma
DM Del Mar College logo
#1,656 in United States United States

Building Maintenance Applied Technology

Del Mar College — The Building Maintenance Applied Technology Diploma at Del Mar College is designed to equip students with essential skills in the management, maintenance, and operation o...

DiplomaLevel
2 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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