Urban Studies at Virginia Tech
Every urban studies school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the urban studies program at Virginia Tech stacks up to those at other schools.Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and has a total student population of 37,024.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Urban Studies section at the bottom of this page.
Featured schools near , edit
Virginia Tech Urban Studies Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Urban Studies
- Doctorate Degree in Urban Studies
Virginia Tech Urban Studies Rankings
Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.
There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in urban studies, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Urban Studies Student Demographics at Virginia Tech
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech Urban Studies Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in urban studies.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Related Majors
- Other Social Sciences
- Geography & Cartography
- Economics
- International Relations & National Security
- Political Science & Government
Careers That Urban Studies Grads May Go Into
A degree in urban studies can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for Virginia Tech.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Managers | 17,280 | $134,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 1,380 | $73,770 |
| Social Sciences Professors | 120 | $80,960 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Eric T Gunther under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Featured Schools
Request Info
|
Southern New Hampshire University You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs. Learn More > |
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.