Doctor’s Degrees in Urban Studies
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students 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 | 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 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 58.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 14 |
| Women | 10 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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 $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech.
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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Portland State University. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $12,174 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,524 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 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. The urban studies program at University of New Orleans awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
The 4th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Cleveland State 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. The urban studies program at Cleveland State University awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 doctor's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at USC.
The 4th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The urban studies program at University of Utah awarded 2 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 3,487 |
| Economics | 1,248 |
| Political Science & Government | 654 |
| Anthropology | 469 |
| Geography & Cartography | 249 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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