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Urban Studies Schools in Virginia

41 students earned Urban Studies degrees in Virginia in the 2020-2021 year.

An Urban Studies major is the 96th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a urban studies major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of urban studies majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.4%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.2%
  • Other Races: 12.2%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Virginia

There are 18,780 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 Virginia

Urban Studies grads earn an average of $80,960 in the state and $87,950 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer urban studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

In their early career, Virginia Tech grads earn an average salary of $60,842. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

A typical student attending Norfolk State will pay a net price of $15,657. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,746 after earning their degree at this institution.

Urban Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 15% $70,370
Managers 11% $130,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in VA
International Relations & Security 211
Economics 128
Political Science & Government 101
Geography & Cartography 61
Sociology 39
Anthropology 22
Other Social Sciences 19
Criminology 2

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