Urban Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 93 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Urban Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.3% of Urban Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,343 degrees were awarded toUrban 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 | 904 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Urban Studies of $60,363 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 62.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 118 |
| Women | 197 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Urban Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 47.9% |
| Asian | 21 | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 13.0% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 17.8% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 1.3% |
| International Students | 26 | 8.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Urban Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Urban Studies students seeking a master's degree is CUNY Hunter College. This school awarded 101 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 54 master'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.
New York University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master'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 Washington-Tacoma Campus is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master'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 is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master'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.
Brown University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 26 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 24 master'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.
San Diego State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 22 master'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.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Urban Studies Concentrations
| 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 master’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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