Urban Studies Associate Degrees
There are 93 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Urban Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and90% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 1,343 students earned theirUrban Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Urban Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 904 |
| Master’s Degree | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Urban Studies of $60,363 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Urban Studies. About 80.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Urban Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 10.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 60.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 20.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 10.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 123 colleges that offer a associate degree in Urban Studies. 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 majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 71 associate degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 55 associate degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Urban Studies 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 comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies 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 majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 37 associate degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Utah is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Barnard College is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brown University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies 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 is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies 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 associate degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. 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 associate degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Urban Studies. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to 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 associate degrees in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 22 associate degrees in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Urban Studies Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1,343 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Urban Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 45,628 |
| Political Science and Government | 44,942 |
| Sociology | 31,380 |
| Social Sciences, General | 17,510 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 13,035 |
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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