by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
| Best Urban Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from Boston U. This makes it the #19 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in urban studies from Boston U in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Boston U urban studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in urban studies from Boston U in 2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 468 |
| International Relations & National Security | 279 |
| Political Science & Government | 169 |
| Other Social Sciences | 103 |
| Sociology | 43 |
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