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Urban Studies at Cleveland State University

If you are interested in studying Urban Studies, take a look at what Cleveland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, OH.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 urban studies graduations were recorded at Cleveland State University.

Studying Online at Cleveland State University

Many students take online classes at Cleveland State University. Of 14,074 students, 2,129 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Urban Studies Rankings at Cleveland State University

Rankings can help you compare Cleveland State University’s Urban Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#1 of 1
Best Value	Ohio	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 43

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#1 of 1
Best Value	Ohio	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#22 of 42
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#43 of 43

Earnings for Urban Studies Graduates from Cleveland State University

Students who complete Cleveland State University’s Urban Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,712
2 years	$34,704
3 years	$34,516
4 years	$42,894
5 years	$48,869

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Urban Studies graduates from Cleveland State University report median earnings of $42,894, compared with $56,516 for all Cleveland State University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Urban Studies graduates from Cleveland State University stands at $32,083.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Urban Studies graduates at Cleveland State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Urban Studies graduates at Cleveland State University are 39% women (11) and 61% men (17).

Urban Studies Bachelor’s Program at Cleveland State University

Of the 16 bachelor’s urban studies graduates at Cleveland State University, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 19% of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University, lower than the national average of 51%.*

Urban Studies Master’s Program at Cleveland State University

Of the 10 master’s urban studies graduates at Cleveland State University, 50% were women (5) and 50% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies master’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Black / African American	3

Minority students account for 30% of Urban Studies master’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University, lower than the national average of 43%.*

Urban Studies Doctoral Program at Cleveland State University

Among the 2 doctoral urban studies degrees awarded at Cleveland State University, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies doctoral degree recipients at Cleveland State University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Urban Studies Concentrations at Cleveland State University

This Urban Studies program at Cleveland State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs	28

Top-Paying Careers for Urban Studies Graduates

Graduates of the Urban Studies program at Cleveland State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Urban Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

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

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.