We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU as a strong choice for urban studies, ranked #36 out of 40 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 36 of 40 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in Michigan | 1 of 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 2 |
Here is each degree level offered in urban studies at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
WSU is among the very best schools in the country for urban studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, urban studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,205 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WSU conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in urban studies/affairs recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).