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Students with a concentration in urban studies and affairs focus on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Curriculum topics include: urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services.

Top Schools For Urban Studies and Affairs Programs

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Stanford University

Least Selective:
Chippewa Valley Technical College

Largest:
Arizona State University

Smallest:
Mid-America Technology Center

Most Expensive:
Connecticut College

Least Expensive:
J F Ingram State Technical College

Best Academics:
Stanford University

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University of Georgia

Most Diverse:
The New School

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Brigham Young University

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Stanford University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL		$10,814 7,945 147 Certificate (147)
CUNY Queens College
Flushing, NY		$10,407 15,894 115 Bachelor's (35), Master's (80)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA		$25,740 26,145 108 Bachelor's (100), Master's (5),
Doctoral (3)
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK		$17,601 17,849 103 Bachelor's (99), Master's (4)
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac, WI		$5,153 8,466 92 Certificate (92)
Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH		$10,713 9,808 89 Certificate (7), Bachelor's (70),
Master's (4), Doctoral (8)
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY		$10,359 15,957 85 Bachelor's (28), Master's (57)
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL		$13,911 3,595 78 Certificate (78)
Danville Area Community College
Danville, IL		$5,610 3,225 76 Certificate (76)
Technical Career Institutes
New York, NY		$12,350 4,371 62 Associate (62)
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Urban Studies and Affairs Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 1,077 37%
Associate 9 0%
Bachelor's 1,379 47%
Master's 416 14%
Doctoral 57 2%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 1,661 56%
Female 1,321 44%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 132 5%
Black or African American 690 24%
Hispanic or Latino 288 10%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 33 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 1,607 56%
Other/Unknown 144 5%
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Urban Studies and Affairs Internships

Job Title:ARCHIVIST (ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK), INSTITUTE OF JAZZ STUDIES, JOHN COTTON DANA LIBRARY
Description:RUTGERS UNIVERSITY TITLE: Archivist, Institute of Jazz Studies, John Cotton Dana Library Rutgers University Libraries Newark Campus RESPONSIBILITIES: The Rutgers University Libraries seek an experienced, innovative, and service-oriented...
Company:Rutgers University - Newark
Location:Newark, NJ
Posted:4/24/2012
Source:NJEPADE HERC
Job Title:Associate Vice President/Dean, College of Extended Learning (Re (2762)
Description:CSU Job Listing DetailsPrintable versionE-Mail this listing CampusSan FranciscoJob ID 2762Job TitleAssociate Vice President/Dean, College of Extended Learning (ReAppointment TypeProbationaryTime BaseFull-Time Date PostedMay 24, 2012...
Company:California State University
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/24/2012
Source:The California State University
Job Title:AVP/Dean, College of Extended Learning
Description:Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Associate Vice President/Dean of the College of Extended Learning at San Francisco State University. ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY . SF State is a large, comprehensive, urban university...
Company:San Francisco State University
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/12/2012
Source:DiverseJobs.net
Job Title:Associate Vice President/Dean, College of Extended Learning (Rev (2762)
Description:CSU Job Listing DetailsPrintable versionE-Mail this listing CampusSan FranciscoJob ID 2762Job TitleAssociate Vice President/Dean, College of Extended Learning (RevTime BaseFull-Time Date PostedMay 23, 2012 Closing DateOpen until filledJob...
Company:California State University
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/23/2012
Source:The California State University
Job Title:Administrative Support Coordinator I, Non Exempt - PACE and ICCE
Description:Working Title Program Coordinator Assistant for PACE and ICCE Department School of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement and Institute for Civic and Community Engagement Appointment Type Temporary: Position will end on or before one year...
Company:San Francisco State University
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/21/2012
Source:Northern California HERC
Job Title:Associate Vice President/Dean, College of Extended Learning (Revised)
Description:Working Title Associate Vice President/Dean, College of Extended Learning Administrator Level This position is an Administrator IV in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the President. SF State...
Company:San Francisco State University
Location:San Francisco, CA
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:Northern California HERC

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