Here is an overview of the graduate program in urban studies at Queens. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Queens among the top schools in the country for urban studies, coming in at #31 out of 43 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 31 of 43 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in New York | 8 of 9 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for urban studies at Queens, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Queens College conferred 14 master’s degrees in urban studies.
Queens is a solid choice among schools offering urban studies at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 4 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
Among recent graduates, 7% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of urban studies master’s degree graduates at Queens are Black or African American. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Queens College with a master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Queens awarded 14 master’s degrees in urban studies/affairs recently — 93% to women and 7% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (57%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Queens. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Urban Studies | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.