Bachelor’s Degrees in Urban Studies
Featured Urban Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Urban Studies Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 866 people earned their bachelor's degree in urban studies. This makes it the 163rd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in urban studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 866 |
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
| Basic Certificate | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
| Associate Degree | 14 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in urban studies is $40,294. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $34,074 and the high is $46,712.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in urban studies is $15,100. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $15,100 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,100.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $180.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in urban studies. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 354 |
| Women | 512 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 111 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 |
| White | 380 |
| International Students | 38 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 74 |
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 104 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in urban studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for urban studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 65 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UC Irvine. Of these students, 49% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - Irvine urban studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,294.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University. About 66% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cleveland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from VCU. Of these students, 65% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that VCU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
University of California - San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UCSD. Of these students, 45% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of California - San Diego urban studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,294.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 63% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 5,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UW Tacoma. Of these students, 43% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UW Tacoma graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UC Berkeley. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
The 7th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from QC. Of these students, 72% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban studies at Queens College make a median salary of 40,294.
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,354 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UNLV. Of these students, 69% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNLV graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
New York University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from NYU. About 50% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
University of Pennsylvania is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban studies. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UPenn. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. University of Pennsylvania urban studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,294.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Pitt. Of these students, 78% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban studies at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 40,294.
San Francisco State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from SFSU. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban studies at San Francisco State University make a median salary of 40,294.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UT Austin. About 45% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban studies at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 40,294.
University of Connecticut comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UCONN. About 21% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCONN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
California State University - Northridge is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from CSUN. Of these students, 48% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
Portland State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Portland State University. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Portland State University urban studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,294.
The 18th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from USC. Around 64% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. University of Southern California urban studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $40,294.
Hunter College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Hunter. Of these students, 70% were women and 65% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban studies at Hunter College make a median salary of 40,294.
The 20th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Barnard College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Barnard. Of these students, 100% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Barnard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,294.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Economics | 35,886 |
| Sociology | 25,951 |
| Anthropology | 8,349 |
| International Relations & Security | 8,079 |
| General Social Sciences | 5,605 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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