Doctor’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, 44 people earned their doctor's degree in urban studies. This earns it the #182 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for urban studies students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in urban studies. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in urban studies. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for urban studies students seekinga doctor's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.
Portland State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from Portland State University.
University of Louisville comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 22,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from UofL.
University of New Orleans comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 8,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from UNO. Of these students, 33% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban studies. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from USC. Of these students, 29% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from U of U. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from Tulane.
The 8th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from UWM. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,385 |
| Political Science & Government | 737 |
| Sociology | 602 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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