Bachelor’s Degrees in Urban Studies
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,051 students 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 | 1,051 |
| Master’s Degree | 351 |
| Graduate Certificate | 57 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 24 |
| Basic Certificate | 13 |
| Associate Degree | 11 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in urban studies is $35,454. 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 $24,467 and the high is $41,543.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in urban studies is $20,873. 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, $25,001 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,283.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in urban studies. About 54.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 478 |
| Women | 573 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 96 |
| Black or African American | 136 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 226 |
| White | 452 |
| International Students | 57 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 84 |
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The urban studies program at University of California - Irvine awarded 65 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 49% were women.
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 $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University. About 63% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 bachelor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at VCU. Of these students, 50% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 bachelor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at UCSD. Of these students, 71% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UMN Twin Cities. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 bachelor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at UW Tacoma. Of these students, 36% were women and 53% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UC Berkeley. About 63% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 bachelor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at QC. Of these students, 77% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $7,949 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,823 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 bachelor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at UNLV. About 46% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The urban studies program at New York University awarded 33 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 64% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. The urban studies program at University of Pennsylvania awarded 32 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.
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 $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 bachelor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Pitt. About 68% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The urban studies program at San Francisco State University awarded 31 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 74% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from UT Austin. About 41% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $15,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,532 per year. The urban studies program at University of Connecticut awarded 28 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 54% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. The urban studies program at California State University - Northridge awarded 27 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 30% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Portland State University. Of these students, 68% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from USC. About 48% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 bachelor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Hunter. Around 77% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 20th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Barnard College. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in urban studies from Barnard. About 100% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 43,812 |
| Economics | 39,397 |
| Sociology | 29,576 |
| Criminology | 9,710 |
| International Relations & Security | 9,158 |
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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