by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCSD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban studies.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for urban studies. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 78 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,393 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,454 for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSD, urban studies students borrow a median amount of $17,500 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 - San Diego.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 urban studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 480 |
| Political Science & Government | 469 |
| Sociology | 161 |
| International Relations & National Security | 108 |
| Anthropology | 91 |
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