441 Best Built Environment Universities in the USA

Compare 1,356 programs at 441 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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441 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida · Public University · Est. 1963

US #113 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $10,411/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $58,308
Students: 59,146

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University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1890

US #114 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,860/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $91,885
Students: 7,569

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University of South Carolina-Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1801

US #115 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,811/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $62,177
Students: 29,820

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Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1856

US #116 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,323/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $65,337
Students: 26,816

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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1890

US #117 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,543/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,203
Students: 9,471

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Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1899

US #118 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,158/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $54,384
Students: 22,903

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Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #119 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $19,604/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $64,010
Students: 30,743

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Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1889

US #120 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $22,253/yr
Admission rate: 38%
Earnings (10yr): $71,513
Students: 23,300

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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1849

US #121 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,407/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $51,793
Students: 10,055

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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1871

US #122 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,209/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $58,191
Students: 28,677

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Florida International University

Miami, Florida · Public University · Est. 1965

US #123 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $9,288/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $60,249
Students: 39,508

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Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

Bend, Oregon · Public University · Est. 2001

US #124 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,048/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $64,010
Students: 1,044

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Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1905

US #125 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,613/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $49,827
Students: 13,313

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,489/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $44,792
Students: 17,244

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University of North Texas

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1890

US #127 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,649/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $57,010
Students: 34,341

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University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1983

US #128 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,974/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $68,740
Students: 22,170

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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University of Maine

Orono, Maine · Public University · Est. 1865

US #131 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $17,510/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $48,653
Students: 8,496

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Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1923

US #134 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,408/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $59,988
Students: 15,841

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Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,357/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $44,813
Students: 50,012

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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1898

US #136 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,915/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $92,538
Students: 17,326

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University of Idaho

Moscow, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1889

US #137 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,831/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $54,670
Students: 7,747

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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1903

US #138 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,273/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $53,562
Students: 12,568

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University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1871

US #139 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,462/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $49,560
Students: 5,648

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Graduates of Built Environment programmes report a median $47,729 two years after finishing, across 141 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,250.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for built Environment universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Central Florida, University of Chicago, University of South Carolina-Columbia. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study built Environment universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying built Environment universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About built Environment universities in the USA

This page lists built Environment universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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