by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at The Graduate Center. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The Graduate Center among the top schools in the country for urban studies, ranked #17 out of 40 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 17 of 40 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in New York | 3 of 9 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in urban studies at The Graduate Center, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 5 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
The Graduate Center has not been ranked for urban studies at the bachelor’s level.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The Graduate Center report a median salary of $82,222 a year. This is higher than $74,681, the median for all majors at The Graduate Center.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $305 | $305 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were Black or African American. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The Graduate Center granted 5 bachelor’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (60%).
Graduate study is also available at The Graduate Center. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies | 17 |