by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how The Graduate Center ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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The Graduate Center is a solid choice among schools offering urban studies. More specifically it was ranked #13 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 3 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in New York | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 13 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Graduate School and University Center awarded 5 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from The Graduate Center report a median salary of $82,222 a year. This is higher than $74,681, the median for all majors at The Graduate Center.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $305 | $305 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were Black or African American. About 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of urban studies master’s degree graduates at The Graduate Center were Black or African American. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Graduate School and University Center with a master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the urban studies majors at CUNY Graduate School and University Center.
The urban studies program at The Graduate Center includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 22 |
The Graduate Center granted 22 degrees in urban studies/affairs in the latest year of data — 73% to women and 27% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).