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 QC ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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The bachelor's program at QC was ranked #32 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best Urban Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 32 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Queens College handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in urban studies from QC. This makes it the #3 most popular school for urban studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from QC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,995 a year. This is higher than $40,294, which is the national median for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at QC paid an average of $620 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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 | $608 | $608 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,464 | $16,464 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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The urban studies program at QC awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the QC 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 QC Online Learning page.
Urban Studies majors graduating with a master's degree from QC make a median salary of $62,828 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $65,514.
Of the 22 students who earned a master's degree in Urban Studies from QC in 2021-2022, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Queens College with a master's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Queens College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 357 |
| Sociology | 195 |
| Political Science & Government | 110 |
| Anthropology | 43 |