Urban Studies/Affairs

Master's degree · CUNY Hunter College · New York, NY

CIP 45.12

$72,012Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$89,866Median earnings 4 years after
$86,148Median earnings 5 years after
$28,918Median federal debt
57Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Urban Studies/Affairs at CUNY Hunter College earn a median of $72,012 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 $28,918, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Urban Studies/Affairs (Master's degree) at other New York schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
CUNY Queens College
Queens
$62,828$27,792

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Urban Studies/Affairs graduates from CUNY Hunter College make?

The median salary is $72,012 one year after graduation and $86,148 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $28,918.

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