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Urban Studies in California

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Urban Studies Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 101 students earned their Urban Studies degrees in CA.

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 84
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.9%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.8%
  • White: 45.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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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

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 62% of the teachers are full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
10,068 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. A typical student attending CSULB will pay a net price of $10,054.

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
Managers 11% $129,300
Sociologists 0% $97,200

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
Criminology 81

View all majors related to Urban Studies

View Nationwide Urban Studies Report

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