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Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies

351 Yearly Graduations
$59,828 Median Salary
56% Women
There are 38 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in urban studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 43% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.6% of urban studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors

In 2020-2021, 351 earned their master's degree in urban studies. This earns it the #171 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in urban studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 351
Graduate Certificate 57
Doctor’s Degree 24

Earnings of Urban Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in urban studies is $59,828. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,379 to a high of $61,085.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for urban studies students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban studies. About 56.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 153
Women 198
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The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 24
Black or African American 67
Hispanic or Latino 55
White 172
International Students 16
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in urban studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
77 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for urban studies students seekinga master's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 77 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at USC. Of these students, 51% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Hunter College

New York, New York
68 Yearly Graduations
47% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The urban studies program at Hunter College awarded 68 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
28 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at The Graduate Center. Of these students, 64% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Queens College

Queens, New York
28 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
64% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Queens College. Roughly 19,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at QC. About 71% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
23 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
26% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tufts University. Each year, around 12,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,646 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Tufts. About 74% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
21 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Each year, around 29,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,094 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. The urban studies program at Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 21 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#7

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
20 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
70% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgia State University. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Georgia State. About 60% of this group were women, and 70% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
15 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - College Park. Each year, around 40,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,360 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their master's degree in urban studies from UMCP. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California
7 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of San Francisco comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,180 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 people received their master's degree in urban studies from USFCA. Of these students, 29% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fordham University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Fordham U. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Each year, around 15,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,610 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,419 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at Cleveland State University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#10

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Each year, around 24,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,091 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. The urban studies program at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
5 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,098 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#13

Norfolk State University

Norfolk, Virginia
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Norfolk State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,820 per year. The urban studies program at Norfolk State University awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#13

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for urban studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is Xavier University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,230 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,060 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Xavier. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

The New School

New York, New York
4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The New School is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 people received their master's degree in urban studies from New School University. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 14,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,822 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,142 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 master's degrees were handed out to urban studies majors at UCO. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban studies. Each year, around 15,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,344 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,138 per year. The urban studies program at University of Nebraska at Omaha awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#19

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northeastern University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,801 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Northeastern. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#19

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban studies. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The urban studies program at Boston University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban studies that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Economics 4,803
International Relations & Security 4,426
Political Science & Government 1,936
Sociology 1,298
Geography & Cartography 1,076

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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