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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Urban Studies (Income $75-$110k)

28 Ranked Colleges
300 Degrees Awarded
$25,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 1,475 people earned their degree in urban studies, making the major the 210th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, urban studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $37,971 and had an average of $24,376 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 300 urban studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 28 colleges that offered a degree in urban studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent urban studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the urban studies program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we’ve developed the “Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

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Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Urban Studies (Income $75-$110k)

#1

Hunter College

New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hunter College. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Hunter is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 39 masters’s urban studies degrees to qualified students.

Hunter did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Hunter Urban Studies Report

#2

Queens College

Queens, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Queens College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. QC is a public institution located in Queens, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 36 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at QC, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Queens College are $21,042.

Full Queens College Urban Studies Report

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in College Park, Maryland, and it awarded 21 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also took the #7 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Urban Studies Report

#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Minnesota State University - Mankato. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k. Minnesota State University - Mankato is a public institution located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Minnesota State Mankato also made our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at Minnesota State Mankato are $8,788, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Urban Studies at Minnesota State University - Mankato

#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tufts University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 25 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree urban studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Tufts has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Tufts Urban Studies Report

#20 in overall quality

University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. UNOMAHA is a fairly large school located in Omaha, Nebraska that handed out 2 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNOMAHA, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNOMAHA are $16,374, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Urban Studies at UNOMAHA

#7

Savannah State University

Savannah, Georgia

Savannah State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s urban studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Savannah State University are $14,906.

Read more about Urban Studies at Savannah State University

#8

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s urban studies degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Urban Studies at Virginia Tech

#9

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#23 in overall quality

University of New Orleans came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s urban studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree urban studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, UNO has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Orleans are $13,678, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Urban Studies at UNO

#10

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
#14 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. UWM is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s urban studies degrees to qualified students.

UWM also took the #14 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee are $25,295, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Urban Studies at University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

#11

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 17 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Commonwealth University are $29,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full VCU Urban Studies Report

#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon

Portland State University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Portland State University is a public institution located in Portland, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Portland State University also took the #0 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784.

Read full report on Urban Studies at Portland State University

#13

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Northeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Northeastern University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s urban studies degrees to qualified students.

Northeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558.

Read more about Urban Studies at Northeastern

#14

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 31 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790.

Read more about Urban Studies at Georgia State University

#25 in overall quality

University of Central Oklahoma landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UCO is located in Edmond, Oklahoma and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s urban studies degrees to qualified students.

UCO did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Oklahoma are $17,913, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Urban Studies at University of Central Oklahoma

#16

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
#2 in overall quality

University of Southern California landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 19 degrees to qualified masters’s urban studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USC are $48,715, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Southern California Urban Studies Report

#17

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified masters’s urban studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston U, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Urban Studies at Boston University

#18

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
#21 in overall quality

Cleveland State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cleveland, Ohio, and it awarded 2 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree urban studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Cleveland State University has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland State University are $17,622, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Cleveland State University Urban Studies Report

#19

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois
#24 in overall quality

Roosevelt University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Roosevelt University is a small school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 4 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Roosevelt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt University are $21,605, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Urban Studies at Roosevelt

#20

LIU Post

Brookville, New York

LIU Post came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Brookville, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified masters’s urban studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree urban studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, LIU Post has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479.

Read more about Urban Studies at LIU Post

#21

Eastern University

Saint Davids, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #21, Eastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Saint Davids, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 5 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at EU are $13,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Urban Studies at Eastern University

#22

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
#22 in overall quality

Rowan University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Glassboro, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s urban studies degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rowan, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rowan are $15,787, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rowan University Urban Studies Report

#23

Xavier University

Cincinnati, Ohio
#19 in overall quality

Xavier University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it awarded 4 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Xavier also took the #19 spot in our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Xavier are $12,076.

Full Xavier Urban Studies Report

#24

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Drexel University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Drexel is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 6 masters’s urban studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Urban Studies at Drexel University

#25

University of San Francisco

San Francisco, California

With a ranking of #25, University of San Francisco did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Studies Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. USFCA is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

USFCA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Francisco are $26,710, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Urban Studies at USFCA

Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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