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

University of Southern California tops our list of 12 Public Master's Built Environment universities in the United States at #146 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. CUNY Baruch College (QS World #545) and University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee (#214 in United States) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 19 courses to choose from.

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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.

What the courses look like

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 Public 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 Public Master's Built Environment in the United States?

12 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 1–2 years.

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

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

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