Urban Studies/Affairs Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies/Affairs is offered at 93 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Urban Studies/Affairs. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and52% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.3% of Urban Studies/Affairs graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Urban Studies/Affairs Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 1,343 degrees were awarded toUrban 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 | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 904 |
| Master’s Degree | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Urban Studies/Affairs Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Urban Studies/Affairs of $60,363 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Urban Studies/Affairs majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 416 |
| Women | 488 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Urban Studies/Affairs graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 41.3% |
| Asian | 105 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 197 | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 100 | 11.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 6.3% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 1.2% |
| International Students | 57 | 6.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Urban Studies/Affairs Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies/Affairs. Learn more about the most popular below:
CUNY Hunter College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's 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.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 54 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's 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.
Portland State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 34 bachelor's 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.
Barnard College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Urban Studies/Affairs majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 28 bachelor's 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.
Brown University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's 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-Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to 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 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 26 bachelor's 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.
Georgia State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Urban Studies/Affairs here go on to 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 bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 24 bachelor's 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 Graduate School and University Center comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs. This school awarded 22 bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's 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.
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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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