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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Brown ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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Brown is in the top 10% of the country for urban studies. More specifically it was ranked #3 out of 38 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Brown University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of urban studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Brown is $48,731. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $40,294 for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Brown was $2,051 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $65,656 | $65,656 |
| Fees | $2,574 | $2,574 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,598 | $16,598 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,820 | $2,820 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in urban studies from Brown. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Brown does not offer an online option for its urban studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Brown Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Brown University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 237 |
| International Relations & National Security | 100 |
| Political Science & Government | 75 |
| Sociology | 47 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.