Median earnings of urban studies/affairs graduates (bachelor's degree) one year after graduation, at 22 colleges. National median: $44,690, rising to $59,930 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|
| 1 | Barnard College | NY | $76,413 | $79,807 | $13,192 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley | CA | $70,981 | $76,125 | — |
| 3 | San Francisco State University | CA | $62,498 | $70,207 | — |
| 4 | The University of Texas at Austin | TX | $55,246 | — | — |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | NV | $53,345 | $58,010 | $21,195 |
| 6 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $49,555 | $71,380 | $8,351 |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | MN | $48,776 | $62,807 | $18,500 |
| 8 | Portland State University | OR | $48,714 | — | $17,298 |
| 9 | CUNY Queens College | NY | $47,592 | $74,979 | — |
| 10 | University of California-Irvine | CA | $44,874 | $63,819 | $12,750 |
| 11 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | WA | $44,690 | $63,174 | $14,118 |
| 12 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | WA | $44,690 | $63,174 | $14,118 |
| 13 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $44,334 | $58,084 | $16,807 |
| 14 | University of Connecticut | CT | $43,859 | $57,342 | $27,000 |
| 15 | University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus | CT | $43,859 | $57,342 | $27,000 |
| 16 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | CT | $43,859 | $57,342 | $27,000 |
| 17 | University of Connecticut-Stamford | CT | $43,859 | $57,342 | $27,000 |
| 18 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus | CT | $43,859 | $57,342 | $27,000 |
| 19 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | PA | $41,188 | $51,378 | — |
| 20 | Cleveland State University | OH | $41,111 | $53,582 | $19,750 |
| 21 | San Diego State University | CA | $38,722 | — | — |
| 22 | Vassar College | NY | $24,616 | $59,930 | — |
Earnings are median annual earnings of graduates who received federal financial aid, measured by the U.S. Department of Education. Colleges with too few graduates are not shown.
Frequently asked questions
How much do urban studies/affairs graduates earn?
The median college reports $44,690 in earnings one year after a bachelor's degree in urban studies/affairs and $59,930 four years after. The highest is $76,413 at Barnard College.
How much student debt do urban studies/affairs graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $21,195 at the typical college.