Urban Studies/Affairs: master's degree earnings by college
Median earnings of urban studies/affairs graduates (master's degree) one year after graduation, at 8 colleges. National median: $75,000, rising to $85,157 after four years.
| # | College | State | Earnings after 1 yr | After 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | CA | $88,498 | — | $49,043 |
| 2 | CUNY Queens College | NY | $84,059 | $89,294 | — |
| 3 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | $76,161 | $74,689 | — |
| 4 | CUNY Hunter College | NY | $75,000 | $89,866 | $25,000 |
| 5 | University of San Francisco | CA | $74,755 | — | — |
| 6 | Tufts University | MA | $69,514 | $83,598 | — |
| 7 | Georgia State University | GA | $64,357 | $91,085 | — |
| 8 | Virginia Commonwealth University | VA | $63,588 | $85,157 | — |
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 $75,000 in earnings one year after a master's degree in urban studies/affairs and $85,157 four years after. The highest is $88,498 at University of Southern California.
How much student debt do urban studies/affairs graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for this degree is about $49,043 at the typical college.