Urban Studies/Affairs

Master's degree · Tufts University · Medford, MA

CIP 45.12

$64,224Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$83,598Median earnings 4 years after

$72,585Median earnings 5 years after

$41,000Median federal debt

21Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Urban Studies/Affairs at Tufts University earn a median of $64,224 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,634 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,880–$99,815). Median debt is $41,000, about 64% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Urban Studies/Affairs graduates from Tufts University make?

The median salary is $64,224 one year after graduation and $72,585 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.