Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies/Affairs
Featured Urban Studies/Affairs Programs
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Featured Urban Studies/Affairs Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Learn to analyze social factors and become an advocate for individual and community health with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Urban Affairs Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 327 people earned their master's degree in urban affairs. This earns it the #282 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 affairs at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 44 |
| Graduate Certificate | 23 |
Earnings of Urban Affairs Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban affairs. About 65.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 215 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban affairs master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 147 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Most Popular Urban Affairs Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 38 colleges that offer a master’s degree in urban affairs. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Southern California tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban affairs majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 77 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from USC. Of these students, 61% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. Roughly 24,000 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, 68 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from Hunter. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban affairs majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 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 $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 67% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queens College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. Each year, around 19,700 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, 28 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from QC. About 61% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tufts University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban affairs. Roughly 12,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,358 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,324 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from Tufts. About 76% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from VCU. Of these students, 62% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. 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 affairs from Georgia State. About 72% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban affairs. Roughly 40,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,889 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from UMCP. About 59% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of San Francisco is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban affairs. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,670 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,070 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from USFCA. Of these students, 71% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Fordham University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from Fordham U.
The 10th most popular school in the country for urban affairs majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cleveland State University. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,503 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from Cleveland State University. Of these students, 25% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for urban affairs majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 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 affairs from UWM. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for urban affairs majors who are seeking their master's degree is Norfolk State University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,926 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,084 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from Norfolk State. About 44% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Virginia Tech comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from Virginia Tech. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban affairs. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from UNOMAHA. Of these students, 67% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The New School comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from New School University.
University of Central Oklahoma comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from UCO. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Boston University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban affairs. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in urban affairs from Boston U. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*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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