by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Queens. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Queens among the top schools in the country for urban studies, coming in at #29 out of 40 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 29 of 40 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in New York | 9 of 9 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 13 |
The table below lists every degree level available for urban studies at Queens, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Queens College conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
Queens holds a strong position among schools offering urban studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 7 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 8 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Queens earn a median of $60,089 a year. This is higher than $60,081, the median for all majors at Queens.
To complete a bachelor’s at Queens, urban studies graduates take on a median debt of $12,201 in student loans. This is higher than $12,157, the typical median for all majors at Queens.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 48% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Queens were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Queens College with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Queens awarded 23 bachelor’s completions in urban studies/affairs in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (61%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Queens. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Urban Studies | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
