Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
In 2020-2021, 351 earned their master's degree in urban studies. This makes it the 171st most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in urban studies is $59,828. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $49,379 and the high is $61,085.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for urban studies students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban studies. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 153 |
| Women | 198 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 16 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in urban studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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, 77 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at USC. Of these students, 51% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 24,000 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. The urban studies program at Hunter College awarded 68 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 9,300 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 $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 64% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Each year, around 19,700 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, 28 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at QC. About 71% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Tufts. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. 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. The urban studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Georgia State. About 60% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in urban studies from UMCP. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in urban studies from USFCA. Of these students, 29% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fordham University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Fordham U. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Cleveland State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The urban studies program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Norfolk State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,820 per year. The urban studies program at Norfolk State University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Xavier University. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Xavier. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in urban studies from New School University. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at UCO. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The urban studies program at University of Nebraska at Omaha awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Northeastern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Northeastern. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Boston University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The urban studies program at Boston University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 4,803 |
| International Relations & Security | 4,426 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,936 |
| Sociology | 1,298 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,076 |
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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