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Urban Studies in New York

Urban Studies Schools in New York

In 2022-2023, 304 students earned their Urban Studies degrees in NY.

An Urban Studies major is the 131st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 181
Master’s Degree 108
Associate Degree 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.1%
  • White: 37.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.9%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in New York

There are 20,770 people in the state and 521,060 people in the nation working in urban studies jobs.

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Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in New York

In this state, urban studies grads earn an average of $76,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,950.

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There are 11 colleges in New York that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Hunter College

New York
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,296. It takes the average student 4.67 years to graduate.

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#2

Queens College

Queens
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 35% of the teachers are full time.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 8 to 1. An average student at NYU will pay a net price of $32,462. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#5

Barnard College

New York
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
90% Graduation Rate
2,744 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 53% of students get financical aid.

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19 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Columbia. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. 57% of students get financical aid.

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#7

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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#8

The New School

New York
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,051. It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,592. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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Urban Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $73,210

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 5,245
Political Science & Government 3,785
Sociology 2,937
International Relations & Security 1,233
General Social Sciences 1,113
Anthropology 908
Other Social Sciences 448
Geography & Cartography 365

View all majors related to Urban Studies

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