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Urban Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

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

In this state, Urban Studies is the 195th most popular major out of a total 338 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 80
Master’s Degree 2

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.3%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

13,130 people in the state and 521,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to urban studies.

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Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a urban studies grad in the state is $95,490, compared to a typical salary of $87,950 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $27,058. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#3

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,634 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 71% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,118.

#4

Haverford College

Haverford
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
1,307 Total Students

In their early career, Haverford grads earn an average salary of $42,959. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

#5

Drexel University

Philadelphia
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Carnegie Mellon. In their early career, Carnegie Mellon grads earn an average salary of $87,824. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Albright College

Reading
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,584 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

Urban Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $64,670
Social Sciences Professors 7% $69,100
Managers 3% $116,820
Sociologists -11% $120,900

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Economics 2,416
Political Science & Government 2,080
Sociology 867
Criminology 713
International Relations & Security 535
Geography & Cartography 495
Anthropology 349
General Social Sciences 265

View all majors related to Urban Studies

View Nationwide Urban Studies Report

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