Urban Studies/Affairs
Offered at 129 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 77 | $44,690 | $71,108 | $24,562 |
| Master's | 28 | $74,877 | $88,285 | — |
| Doctoral | 10 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 9 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Stella and Charles Guttman Community College | NY | — | $49,817 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | CA | $70,981 | $84,891 | — |
| 2 | Rutgers University-Camden | NJ | — | $82,844 | $25,375 |
| 3 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | NJ | — | $82,844 | $25,375 |
| 4 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $49,555 | $79,449 | $8,891 |
| 5 | New York University | NY | — | $79,294 | — |
| 6 | California State University-Northridge | CA | — | $77,786 | — |
| 7 | Barnard College | NY | $76,413 | $76,788 | $13,192 |
| 8 | University of Pennsylvania | PA | — | $73,534 | — |
| 9 | San Francisco State University | CA | $62,498 | $71,682 | — |
| 10 | University of Connecticut | CT | $43,859 | $71,108 | $27,000 |
| 11 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | $43,859 | $71,108 | $27,000 |
| 12 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | $43,859 | $71,108 | $27,000 |
| 13 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | $43,859 | $71,108 | $27,000 |
| 14 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | $43,859 | $71,108 | $27,000 |
| 15 | CUNY Queens College | NY | $47,592 | $69,106 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maryland-College Park | MD | — | $96,833 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College | NY | $75,000 | $90,610 | — |
| 3 | Tufts University | MA | $69,514 | $89,659 | — |
| 4 | Georgia State University | GA | $64,357 | $89,350 | — |
| 5 | University of Southern California | CA | $88,498 | — | — |
| 6 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | $76,161 | $87,221 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Queens College | NY | $84,059 | $85,873 | — |
| 8 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $63,588 | $85,157 | — |
| 9 | University of San Francisco | CA | $74,755 | — | — |
| 10 | Eastern University | PA | — | $56,382 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do urban studies/affairs graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in urban studies/affairs reports median earnings of $44,690. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
