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Urban Studies in Massachusetts

Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts

Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 13,270 people employed in jobs related to an Urban Studies degree, compared to 694,510 nationwide.

Urban Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. MA

Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for an Urban Studies grad in the state is $168,640, compared to a typical salary of $144,561 nationwide.

Urban Studies Wages Nationwide vs. MA

There are 5 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Urban Studies degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,641 after earning their degree at this institution. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $74,155 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 6% of applicants. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $92,518 a year. The school admits about 3% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,834 in their first year after graduation. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $43,290 in their first year after graduation. About 90% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Urban Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers Urban Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $66,890
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Sociologists 3% $74,866
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Urban Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105

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