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Urban Studies in California

Urban Studies Schools in California

283 students earned Urban Studies degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Urban Studies is the 130th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in California

Urban Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

In California, a urban studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of urban studies majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.9%
  • White: 27.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.5%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in California

There are 78,080 people in the state and 521,060 people in the nation working in urban studies jobs.

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Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in California

In this state, urban studies grads earn an average of $98,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,950.

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There are 4 colleges in California that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,370. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 41%.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

The average student takes 4.78 years to complete their degree at CSULB. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,721.

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Urban Studies Careers in CA

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $89,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to urban studies.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Economics 736
International Relations & Security 534
Sociology 269
Political Science & Government 243
Geography & Cartography 196
Anthropology 193
Other Social Sciences 84
Demography & Population Studies 34

View all majors related to Urban Studies

View Nationwide Urban Studies Report

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