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Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts

32 Urban Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Urban Studies is the 156th most popular major out of a total 245 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 15.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 59.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.4%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Massachusetts

10,630 people in the state and 521,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to urban studies.

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Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

Urban Studies grads earn an average of $92,670 in the state and $87,950 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Massachusetts that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $37,494. 44% of students get financical aid.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

In their early career, Boston U grads earn an average salary of $58,876. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,395. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,714. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

Urban Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Social Sciences Professors 12% $72,640
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $80,410
Managers 7% $120,100
Sociologists -7% $95,780

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Economics 701
International Relations & Security 575
Political Science & Government 168
Geography & Cartography 84
Sociology 66
Criminology 66
Anthropology 59
Other Social Sciences 23

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View Nationwide Urban Studies Report

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