by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how WSU compares to other colleges that offer urban studies.
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WSU holds a strong position among schools offering urban studies. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 30 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in urban studies.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, urban studies graduates take on a median debt of $25,205 in student loans. This is below $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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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 largest share of urban studies bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the urban studies majors at Wayne State University.
This urban studies program at WSU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 13 |
WSU awarded 13 completions in urban studies/affairs in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).