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Urban Studies in Virginia

Urban Studies Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Virginia

24,000 people in the state and 694,510 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Urban Studies.

Urban Studies Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for an Urban Studies grad in the state is $159,380, compared to a typical salary of $144,561 nationwide.

Urban Studies Wages Nationwide vs. VA

Our data covers 3 colleges in Virginia offering Urban Studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 92%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $36,917 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 87% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 72%.

Urban Studies Careers in VA

Some of the careers Urban Studies majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Compliance Managers 13% $117,178
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 11% $47,617
Wind Energy Development Managers 10% $169,952
Regulatory Affairs Managers 10% $77,828
Urban and Regional Planners 8% $66,890
Managers, All Other 6% $95,684
Wind Energy Operations Managers 5% $122,567
Sociologists 3% $74,866
Loss Prevention Managers 2% $165,723
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers -2% $99,321

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Urban Studies.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Economics 45,628
Political Science & Government 44,942
Sociology 31,380
General Social Sciences 17,510
International Relations & Security 13,035
Anthropology 10,768
Criminology 10,365
Geography & Cartography 7,105

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