Urban Studies/Affairs at Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA · Master's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Georgia State University graduates in urban studies/affairs earn 14% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Georgia State University Compares for Urban Studies/Affairs
All 7 colleges reporting urban studies/affairs earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $91,085 | $94,291 | #1 | $52,589 |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $89,866 | $85,534 | #2 | $72,012 |
| 3 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $89,294 | $84,989 | #3 | $62,828 |
| 4 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $83,598 | $73,617 | #4 | $64,224 |
| 5 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $83,508 | $73,288 | #5 | $76,569 |
| 6 | University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | $76,906 | $72,889 | #6 | — |
| 7 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center New York, NY | $74,689 | $71,088 | #7 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Georgia State University urban studies/affairs graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $52,589 one year after graduating and $91,085 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Georgia State University rank for urban studies/affairs?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for urban studies/affairs graduates, Georgia State University ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is urban studies/affairs at Georgia State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% more than the national median for urban studies/affairs ($79,634), and the median federal debt at graduation is $36,073.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.