by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in urban studies at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for urban studies, placing at #29 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 29 of 43 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in Massachusetts | 4 of 4 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 7 |
The following degree levels are available for urban studies at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 11 master’s degrees in urban studies.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering urban studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 4 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 36% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of urban studies master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU conferred 11 master’s degrees in urban studies/affairs recently — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (27%).