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Urban Studies Schools in Illinois

4 students earned Urban Studies degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Urban Studies is the 207th most popular major in the state out of a total 236 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in Illinois

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, 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 Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 75.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.0%
  • White: 0.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Illinois

There are 2,330 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 Illinois

In this state, urban studies grads earn an average of $74,420. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,950.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $21,678. 98% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $36,434.

Urban Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $69,770
Social Sciences Professors 3% $45,630
Sociologists -17% $75,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Economics 384
General Social Sciences 185
International Relations & Security 158
Political Science & Government 156
Sociology 100
Anthropology 69
Geography & Cartography 42
Criminology 12

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View Nationwide Urban Studies Report

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