by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Hunter ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #24 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #6 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Urban Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from Hunter. This makes it the #2 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Hunter paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 45% of urban studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
Urban Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from Hunter make a median salary of $72,012 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all urban studies graduates with a master's is $65,514.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 urban studies majors earned their master's degree from Hunter. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sociology | 191 |
| Economics | 165 |
| Political Science & Government | 113 |
| Anthropology | 35 |
| Geography & Cartography | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.