Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 93 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Urban Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.3% of Urban Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,343 people earned theirUrban Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Urban Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 904 |
| Master’s Degree | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Urban Studies of $60,363 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,147 |
| 4 years | $60,363 |
| 5 years | $65,763 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 416 |
| Women | 488 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Urban Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 105 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 6.3% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 57 | 6.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
CUNY Hunter College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 101 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 28 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Urban Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1,343 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Urban Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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