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. In addition, we cover how UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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UC Berkeley was ranked #6 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for urban studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
Urban Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,171 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $40,294 for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.
The urban studies program at UC Berkeley awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 830 |
| Political Science & Government | 492 |
| Sociology | 300 |
| Other Social Sciences | 189 |
| Anthropology | 116 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.