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8 Best Professional Built Environment Programs in the United States

8 Professional Built Environment courses are taught at 7 universities in the United States — most run 3–4 years. The list starts with courses at University of Southern California, George Washington University and Bellevue University.

2Professional
GW George Washington University logo
QS World #358 #87 in United States United States

Affordable Housing, Graduate Certificate

George Washington University — The Graduate Certificate in Affordable Housing at George Washington University equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to address the pressing challenges...

ProfessionalLevel
3–4 yearsDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Built Environment
4Professional
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
5Professional
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
8Professional
LP Little Priest Tribal College logo
#2,179 in United States United States

Carpentry

Little Priest Tribal College — The Carpentry program at Little Priest Tribal College offers a comprehensive exploration into the art and science of woodworking. This professional course prepares studen...

ProfessionalLevel
1 yearDuration
Full TimeMode
FallIntake
Built Environment

Built Environment at other levels

How these courses 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.

Levels, lengths and start dates

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

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

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 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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