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. In addition, we cover how Wayne State ranks in comparison to other schools with urban studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at Wayne State was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban studies list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best Urban Studies Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Wayne State University handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in urban studies. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of urban studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Wayne State is $43,811. This is higher than $40,294, which is the national median for all urban studies bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Wayne State was $1,304 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $568 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,660 | $31,354 |
| Fees | $1,804 | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in urban studies from Wayne State. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wayne State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor's in urban studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Wayne State 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 Wayne State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban studies majors at Wayne State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 115 |
| Sociology | 50 |
| Economics | 48 |
| Anthropology | 34 |
| Other Social Sciences | 1 |
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