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 UT Austin ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at UT Austin was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
The urban studies program at UT Austin awarded 39 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UT Austin 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 UT Austin Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 408 |
| Political Science & Government | 342 |
| Sociology | 141 |
| Anthropology | 66 |
| International Relations & National Security | 60 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.