Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 331 students earned their master's degree in urban studies. This earns it the #172 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 1,102 |
| Master’s Degree | 331 |
| Graduate Certificate | 149 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 38 |
| Associate’s Degree | 20 |
| Basic Certificate | 7 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in urban studies is $46,500. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,200 to a high of $46,600.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in urban studies is $41,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,000 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $35,400.
The median monthly payment of a urban studies graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $478.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban studies. About 64.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 117 |
| Women | 214 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 163 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 36 colleges that offer a master’s degree in urban studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Hunter College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 23,100 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 55 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Hunter. Of these students, 60% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queens College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 19,900 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 Queens College awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 72% 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 The Graduate Center, CUNY. Roughly 8,500 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 $9,930 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 35 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 74% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,724 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Tufts. About 67% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 35,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
The urban studies program at Georgia State University awarded 24 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 42% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,824 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,158 per year.
The urban studies program at University of Maryland - College Park awarded 19 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 63% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 29,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,177 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,701 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in urban studies from VCU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 33,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,720 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Boston U. About 50% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Xavier University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year.
The urban studies program at Xavier University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 89% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Eastern University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,050 per year.
The urban studies program at Eastern University awarded 9 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
University of San Francisco is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 10,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,740 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,740 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 9 people received their master's degree in urban studies from USFCA. Of these students, 78% were women and 56% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,710 per year.
The urban studies program at The New School awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Delaware is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 23,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,164 per year.
The urban studies program at University of Delaware awarded 7 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 32,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,412 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,211 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in urban studies from U of U.
The 14th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is DePaul University. Roughly 22,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,551 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,584 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in urban studies from DePaul. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Fordham University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,608 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Fordham U. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 16th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Central Oklahoma. Each year, around 14,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,686 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,000 per year.
The urban studies program at University of Central Oklahoma awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,701 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech.
Norfolk State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. 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.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Norfolk State. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Portland State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 25,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,462 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,718 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Portland State University.
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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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & Security | 4,818 |
| Economics | 4,391 |
| Political Science & Government | 1,984 |
| Sociology | 1,442 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1,192 |
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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