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. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban studies.
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The bachelor's program at Columbia was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Columbia was $2,102 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about Columbia tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in urban studies from Columbia. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Columbia 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 Columbia Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 535 |
| Political Science & Government | 308 |
| General Social Sciences | 179 |
| International Relations & National Security | 154 |
| Sociology | 94 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.