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Urban Studies Schools in New York

148 students earned Urban Studies degrees in New York in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Urban Studies is the 113th most popular major out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 134
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.6%
  • White: 45.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.1%
  • Other Races: 0.7%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in New York

There are 20,770 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 New York

In this state, urban studies grads earn an average of $76,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,950.

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There are 5 colleges in New York that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Hunter College

New York
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

33% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $2,158. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,287 a year.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,300 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,575 a year. The 3.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time.

#3

Queens College

Queens
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
19,700 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.64 years. 41% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,330 a year. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#5

The New School

New York
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,047 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. 20% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $44,430.

Urban Studies Careers in NY

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Social Sciences Professors 18% $88,210
Urban and Regional Planners 14% $73,210
Sociologists 12% $62,680
Managers 10% $109,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Economics 688
International Relations & Security 533
Political Science & Government 310
Anthropology 234
Sociology 192
Other Social Sciences 106
Geography & Cartography 73
General Social Sciences 52

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