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Urban Studies Schools in California

361 Urban Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Urban Studies is the 149th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in California

Urban Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 260
Master’s Degree 84
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In California, a urban studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of urban studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.1%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.2%
  • White: 28.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in California

There are 78,080 people in the state and 521,060 people in the nation working in urban studies jobs.

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Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in California

In this state, urban studies grads earn an average of $98,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,950.

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There are 11 colleges in California that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $65,748 after earning their degree at this institution.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The average student takes 4.20 years to complete their degree at UC Irvine. This public school has an average net price of $12,209.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 86%. The student loan default rate of 1.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 63% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. Graduates earn an average $50,184 after graduation.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 47%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,523. 28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $56,826 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 63%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

In their early career, SDSU grads earn an average salary of $48,314. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.50% which is lower than average. An average student at USFCA will pay a net price of $40,053. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $16,542. Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
15,953 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Stanford. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 4 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

Urban Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $89,680
Managers 11% $129,300
Sociologists 0% $97,200

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to urban studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Sociology 15,498
Economics 10,510
General Social Sciences 9,314
Political Science & Government 8,494
Anthropology 2,821
Criminology 1,459
International Relations & Security 1,379
Geography & Cartography 1,100

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