31 Best Private Professional Built Environment Universities in the USA

Compare 166 programs at 31 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 166 Universities 31 Scholarships 0

31 universities · ranked best first

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,244/yr
Admission rate: 19%
Earnings (10yr): $75,328
Students: 12,913

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Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $38,509/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $84,648
Students: 13,233

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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1864

US #35 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,131/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $71,155
Students: 6,025

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Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1870

US #36 QS World #701 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,346/yr
Admission rate: 48%
Earnings (10yr): $108,772
Students: 4,222

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Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, Tennessee · Private University · Est. 1892

US #43 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,345/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $53,723
Students: 2,773

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1754

US #58 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,590/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $102,491
Students: 8,973

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New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,050/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,509
Students: 28,663

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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1636

US #74 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,066/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $101,817
Students: 7,601

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George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,586/yr
Admission rate: 47%
Earnings (10yr): $90,873
Students: 11,182

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1842

US #105 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,756/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $100,423
Students: 6,938

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Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $44,338/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $85,569
Students: 10,512

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The Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1887

US #222 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,561/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,250
Students: 3,154

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,689/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $86,881
Students: 4,948

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American University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1893

US #241 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $41,943/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $77,370
Students: 7,266

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University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private University · Est. 1885

US #268 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,155/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $73,739
Students: 6,245

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Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1940

US #302 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,425/yr
Admission rate: 55%
Earnings (10yr): $82,592
Students: 2,833

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Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1824

US #321 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,928/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $77,449
Students: 3,755

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Roger Williams University

Bristol, Rhode Island · Private University · Est. 1956

US #386 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,999/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $70,266
Students: 3,946

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York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1787

US #426 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $18,556/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $61,012
Students: 3,265

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Touro University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1970

US #453 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $29,627/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $53,419
Students: 4,040

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New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York · Private University · Est. 1955

US #484 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,443/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $70,080
Students: 3,440

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Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1932

US #505 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $32,918/yr
Admission rate: 56%
Earnings (10yr): $69,151
Students: 1,668

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Professional Built Environment universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Miami, Drexel University, University of Denver. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Professional 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 private Professional 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 private Professional Built Environment universities in the USA

This page lists private Professional 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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