Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies
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Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 382 people 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 | 382 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 32 |
| Graduate Certificate | 27 |
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.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in urban studies is $32,496. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,305 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $28,637.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban studies. About 61.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 149 |
| Women | 233 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 66 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 65 |
| White | 172 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 25 |
Most Popular Urban Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in urban studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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 $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in urban studies from USC. About 41% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Hunter. About 68% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in urban studies from The Graduate Center. About 70% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in urban studies from QC. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $63,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,196 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Tufts. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $12,472 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,618 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in urban studies from VCU. About 46% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Georgia State. Of these students, 68% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in urban studies from UMCP. About 50% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $54,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,990 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in urban studies from USFCA. About 56% of this group were women, and 68% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Fordham U. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,144 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,627 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University. About 57% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in urban studies from UWM.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Norfolk State. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
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 $12,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,521 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Virginia Tech.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in urban studies from UNOMAHA. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $7,026 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in urban studies from UCO. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in urban studies from Boston U. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 382 |
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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.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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