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Urban Studies in Michigan

Urban Studies Schools in Michigan

14 students earned Urban Studies degrees in Michigan in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Urban Studies is the 228th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in Michigan

Urban Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, a urban studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of urban studies majors in Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 35.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 35.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Michigan

In this state, there are 7,700 people employed in jobs related to an urban studies degree, compared to 521,060 nationwide.

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Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in Michigan

Urban Studies grads earn an average of $77,720 in the state and $87,950 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Michigan that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Wayne State University

Detroit
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time. A typical student attending Wayne State will pay a net price of $14,055. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

University of Michigan - Dearborn

Dearborn
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
8,783 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid.

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Urban Studies Careers in MI

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 12% $66,700

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to urban studies.

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Economics 1,496
Political Science & Government 1,044
Sociology 551
Anthropology 254
General Social Sciences 230
International Relations & Security 213
Geography & Cartography 138
Other Social Sciences 105

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