by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UMCP ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMCP was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from UMCP. This makes it the #8 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
Learn more about UMCP tuition and fees.
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
Urban Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from UMCP make a median salary of $76,569 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all urban studies graduates with a master's is $65,514.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 urban studies majors earned their master's degree from UMCP. Of these graduates, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 511 |
| Political Science & Government | 345 |
| Geography & Cartography | 84 |
| Sociology | 82 |
| Anthropology | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.