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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Cleveland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 29 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland State University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University. This makes it the #10 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in urban studies in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,929 a year. This is less than $40,294, which is the national median of all urban studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cleveland State University, urban studies students borrow a median amount of $31,353 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $15,100 for all urban studies majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Cleveland State University was $744 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $521 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,503 | $17,863 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,760 | $14,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
Learn more about Cleveland State University tuition and fees.
The urban studies program at Cleveland State University awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cleveland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Cleveland State University urban studies bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a master's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Cleveland State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 41 |
| Sociology | 30 |
| International Relations & National Security | 21 |
| Economics | 13 |
| Anthropology | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.