Urban Studies at CUNY Hunter College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Urban Studies, consider the program at CUNY Hunter College. Get started with the following essential facts.
CUNY Hunter College is located in New York, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 101 urban studies degrees were granted at CUNY Hunter College.
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Online Class Availability at CUNY Hunter College
Many students take online classes at CUNY Hunter College. Among 22,538 students, 735 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Urban Studies Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Use these rankings to compare CUNY Hunter College’s Urban Studies program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 12 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 42 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #8 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #26 of 43 |
Earnings for Urban Studies Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Those who finish CUNY Hunter College’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 | $59,828 |
| 2 years | $59,350 |
| 3 years | $63,874 |
| 4 years | $75,470 |
| 5 years | $86,148 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Urban Studies graduates from CUNY Hunter College take home a median $75,470, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Urban Studies graduates at CUNY Hunter College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Urban Studies graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 59% women (60) and 41% men (41).
Urban Studies Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 24 bachelor’s urban studies graduates at CUNY Hunter College, 62% were women (15) and 38% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 6 |
Minority students account for 71% of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, higher than the national average of 51%.*
Urban Studies Master’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Of the 77 master’s urban studies degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 58% were women (45) and 42% were men (32).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 45% of Urban Studies master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, above the national average of 43%.*
*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 CUNY Hunter College
This Urban Studies program at CUNY Hunter College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 101 |
Top-Paying Careers for Urban Studies Graduates
Graduates of the Urban Studies program at CUNY Hunter College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying 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
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