by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UMN Twin Cities ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban studies.
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The bachelor's program at UMN Twin Cities was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of urban studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities is $27,966. This is less than $40,294, which is the national median of all urban studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMN Twin Cities, urban studies students borrow a median amount of $34,796 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $15,100 for all urban studies majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMN Twin Cities paid an average of $1,324 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $558 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,496 | $34,410 |
| Fees | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,028 | $13,028 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
Learn more about UMN Twin Cities tuition and fees.
The urban studies program at UMN Twin Cities awarded 26 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UMN Twin Cities are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UMN Twin Cities 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 UMN Twin Cities Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 316 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Sociology | 88 |
| International Relations & National Security | 57 |
| Geography & Cartography | 49 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.