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. In addition, we cover how The Graduate Center ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at The Graduate Center was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Urban Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 23 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The Graduate Center, CUNY handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from The Graduate Center. This makes it the #3 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at The Graduate Center paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $480 | $480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 urban studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from The Graduate Center. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the The Graduate Center 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 The Graduate Center Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 students graduated with a master's degree in urban studies from The Graduate Center. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The Graduate Center, CUNY with a master's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at The Graduate Center, CUNY.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 73 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Political Science & Government | 40 |
| Economics | 33 |
| General Social Sciences | 11 |
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