by our College Data Analytics TeamUrban Studies is a major offered under the social sciences program of study at Boston University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in urban studies, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,777 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,854 | $56,854 |
| Fees | $1,218 | $1,218 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,640 | $16,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,950 | $1,950 |
Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the Boston U urban studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Anthropology | 18 |
| Archeology | 8 |
| Economics | 300 |
| International Relations & National Security | 220 |
| Political Science & Government | 120 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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