Urban Studies/Affairs

Bachelor's degree · New York University · New York, NY

CIP 45.12

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,123Median earnings 4 years after
$80,330Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
20Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Urban Studies/Affairs at New York University earn a median of $53,691. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $62,532 four years after graduating (middle half: $43,623–$81,699).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
CUNY Queens College
Queens
$42,995—
Barnard College
New York
$40,294$19,000
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
$39,410—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $53,691 and $80,330 after five years.

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