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Urban Studies at Boston University

1 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
#11 Overall Quality
The Urban Studies major is part of the social sciences program at Boston University.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.

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Urban Studies Degrees Available at Boston U

Boston U Urban Studies Rankings

The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools 3
Best Urban Studies Graduate Degree Schools 4
Best Urban Studies Schools 11

Popularity of Urban Studies at Boston U

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from Boston U. This makes it the #19 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Urban Studies from Boston U Cost?

$65,168 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Boston U Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $63,798 $63,798
Fees $1,370 $1,370
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $18,110 $18,110
On Campus Other Expenses $2,085 $2,085

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Boston U Urban Studies Bachelor’s Program Diversity

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in urban studies from Boston U in 2022 were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in urban studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 0
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does Boston U Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Urban Studies?

Boston U does not offer an online option for its urban studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.

Boston U Urban Studies Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in urban studies from Boston U in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in urban studies.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Urban Studies Student Diversity at Boston U

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Boston University.

Majors Similar to Urban Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Economics 468
International Relations & National Security 279
Political Science & Government 169
Other Social Sciences 103
Sociology 43

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