by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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VCU ranks competitively among schools offering urban studies. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 30 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 37 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
Urban Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VCU earn a median of $55,871 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VCU, urban studies students borrow a median amount of $26,416 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 51% of urban studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. About 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the urban studies majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The urban studies program at VCU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 55 |
VCU granted 55 completions in urban studies/affairs recently — 51% to women and 49% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (75%).