by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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UC Berkeley is in the top 10% of the country for urban studies. More specifically it was ranked #6 out of 78 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,338 a year. This is higher than $35,454, which is the national median for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, urban studies students borrow a median amount of $14,444 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,873.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of California - Berkeley.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in urban studies from UC Berkeley. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 808 |
| Political Science & Government | 537 |
| Sociology | 374 |
| Other Social Sciences | 217 |
| Anthropology | 120 |
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