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Urban Studies/Affairs in Massachusetts

Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Urban Studies/Affairs Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 13,270 people employed in jobs related to an Urban Affairs degree, compared to 694,510 nationwide.

Urban Studies/Affairs Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Urban Studies/Affairs Jobs in Massachusetts

Urban Affairs grads earn an average of $168,640 in the state and $144,561 nationwide.

Urban Studies/Affairs Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Urban Affairs degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,641 a year. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 96%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. About 3% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,834 after earning their degree at this institution. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,290 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

Urban Studies/Affairs Careers in MA

Some of the careers Urban Affairs majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617
Managers, All Other $95,684
Compliance Managers $117,178
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Regulatory Affairs Managers $77,828
Sociologists $74,866
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Urban and Regional Planners $66,890

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Urban Affairs.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Criminology 10,365
General Urban & Regional Planning 2,362
Research & Quantitative Methods 1,929
Demography & Population Studies 112
Sociology 105
Sociology 61
General Social Sciences 13
Sociology 3

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