Urban Studies at University of Southern California
If you are interested in studying Urban Studies, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 21 urban studies degrees were granted at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Urban Studies Rankings at University of Southern California
Rankings can help you compare University of Southern California’s Urban Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 43 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #35 of 42 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #4 of 12 |
| Best Value | California | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 43 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 12 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #35 of 42 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Urban Studies graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Urban Studies graduates at University of Southern California are 29% women (6) and 71% men (15).
Urban Studies Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 7 bachelor’s urban studies graduates at University of Southern California, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 71% of Urban Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 51%.*
Urban Studies Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Among the 13 master’s urban studies degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Urban Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 43%.*
Urban Studies Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Of the 1 doctoral urban studies graduates at University of Southern California, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Minority students account for 100% of Urban Studies doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 26%.*
*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 University of Southern California
This Urban Studies program at University of Southern California offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Urban Studies Graduates
Those who complete Urban Studies program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Urban Studies majors, 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.