Urban Studies/Affairs Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs is offered at 93 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs. This degree is more popular with male students, and about90% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Urban Studies/Affairs Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,343 students earned theirUrban Studies/Affairs majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Urban Studies/Affairs at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 904 |
| Master’s Degree | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Urban Studies/Affairs Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs of $60,363 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,147 |
| 4 years | $60,363 |
| 5 years | $65,763 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Urban Studies/Affairs students with their associate degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Urban Studies/Affairs graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 60.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 20.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 10.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Urban Studies/Affairs Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Urban Studies/Affairs students seeking a associate degree is CUNY Hunter College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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