Doctor’s Degrees in Urban Studies
Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 44 people earned their doctor's degree in urban studies. This makes it the 182nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in urban studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for urban studies majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in urban studies. About 54.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| International Students | 17 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in urban studies. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
Virginia Tech tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech. About 20% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Portland State University. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from Portland State University.
University of Louisville is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 22,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,632 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,222 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from UofL.
University of Southern California is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban studies. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from USC. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
University of New Orleans is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from UNO. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
University of Utah comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from U of U. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban studies. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from Tulane.
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in urban studies from UWM. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban studies that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Economics | 1,385 |
| Political Science & Government | 737 |
| Sociology | 602 |
| Anthropology | 472 |
| Geography & Cartography | 199 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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