Urban Studies Graduate Certificates
There are 93 colleges and universities across the nation that offer agraduate certificate in Urban Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about19% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,343 people 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 | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 904 |
| Master’s Degree | 394 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 35 |
Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Graduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding agraduate certificate in Urban Studies of $60,363 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Urban Studies students with their graduate certificate.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 78.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33 |
| Women | 9 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Urban Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 81.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 2.4% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 123 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in Urban Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Urban Studies students seeking a graduate certificate is CUNY Hunter College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. This school awarded 71 graduate certificates in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate 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 graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their graduate certificate 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-San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Queens College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Portland State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate 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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate 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 Utah is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 34 graduate certificates 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.
Barnard College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their graduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 28 graduate certificates 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.
Brown University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 26 graduate certificates in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia State University is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. This school awarded 24 graduate certificates in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. This school awarded 24 graduate certificates 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.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Urban Studies majors seeking their graduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 graduate certificates in Urban Studies. This school awarded 22 graduate certificates in Urban Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their graduate certificate in Urban Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in Urban Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in Urban Studies from this school. 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 graduate certificates.
| 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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