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Overview for Urban Studies/Affairs

A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in 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.

Careers for Urban Studies/Affairs Majors

A major in Urban Studies/Affairs is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Urban Studies/Affairs

Top 6 Pennsylvania Colleges with the highest percentage of Urban Studies/Affairs among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage 		SelectivityTuition
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA		 11
(3.5%)		Highly Selective$36,540 
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA		 30
(1.1%)		Most Selective$37,526 
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA		 12
(0.3%)		Moderately Selective$23,290 
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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA		 1
(0.2%)		Moderately Selective$22,715 
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA		 2
(0.2%)		Most Selective$37,550 
York College Pennsylvania
York, PA		 1
(0.1%)		Moderately Selective$13,000 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.