Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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Hunter holds a strong position among schools offering urban studies. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 43 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
Urban Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at Hunter earn a median of $75,470 a year. This is above $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Hispanic or Latino. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of urban studies master’s degree graduates at Hunter are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 42 |
| 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 CUNY Hunter College.
The urban studies program at Hunter includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 101 |
Hunter conferred 101 completions in urban studies/affairs in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (49%).