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, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UCSD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban studies.
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The bachelor's program at UCSD was ranked #15 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of urban studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UCSD is $37,074. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $40,294 for all urban studies students.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,431 | $3,431 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,307 | $1,307 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,198 | $17,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,735 | $4,735 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
The urban studies program at UCSD awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UCSD 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 UCSD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 455 |
| Political Science & Government | 380 |
| Sociology | 139 |
| International Relations & National Security | 123 |
| Anthropology | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.