Here is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,420 | $34,362 |
| Fees | $2,796 | $3,402 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of urban studies master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of urban studies master’s degree graduates at Virginia Tech are White. About 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a master’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of urban studies doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of urban studies doctoral degree graduates at Virginia Tech were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University with a doctoral in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the urban studies majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
This urban studies program at Virginia Tech breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 26 |
Virginia Tech granted 26 completions in urban studies/affairs recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).