by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in urban studies at The Graduate Center. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates The Graduate Center among the top schools in the country for urban studies, ranked #18 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 18 of 43 |
| 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 17 master’s degrees in urban studies.
The Graduate Center is among the very best schools in the country for urban studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of urban studies master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were Black or African American. Approximately 47% 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 master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The Graduate Center awarded 17 master’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (47%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at The Graduate Center. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Urban Studies | 5 |