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Urban Studies Schools in New York

364 Urban Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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 198
Master’s Degree 134
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Associate Degree 11
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7

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: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 19.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.6%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,158. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%.

#2

Queens College

Queens
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. In their early career, QC grads earn an average salary of $45,538. This public school has an average net price of $3,469.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,407 a year. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

Barnard College

New York
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,744 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,581 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 78% are considered full time.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $22,823. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

#7

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
2,435 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $27,499.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,330 after earning their degree at this institution. This private school has an average net price of $38,147. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

#8

The New School

New York
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 5.40% which is lower than average.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.13 years to graduate. 87% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,562 after earning their degree at this institution.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 65%.

Urban Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Social Sciences Professors 18% $88,210
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $73,210
Sociologists 12% $62,680
Managers 10% $109,910

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
Criminology 578
Other Social Sciences 448

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