Urban Studies/Affairs at University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · Master's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
University of Maryland-College Park graduates in urban studies/affairs earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Maryland-College Park 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 | — |
Other Majors at University of Maryland-College Park by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $160,946 | $125,159 | #33 of 861 |
| Engineering | $126,854 | $107,207 | #8 of 29 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $111,874 | $73,907 | #4 of 26 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $101,835 | $71,929 | #102 of 349 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $96,792 | $65,892 | #19 of 50 |
| Public Health | $96,194 | $72,607 | #26 of 201 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $89,502 | — |
| Economics | — | $79,163 | — |
| Architecture | $78,226 | $65,384 | #14 of 50 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $75,831 | $67,390 | #42 of 280 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $75,366 | $57,435 | #146 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $73,895 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $72,323 | $66,484 | #62 of 243 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $71,793 | $62,213 | #20 of 190 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $68,027 | — |
| Library Science and Administration | $65,261 | $54,763 | #8 of 54 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $64,607 | — |
| Music | $54,160 | $39,616 | #21 of 98 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Maryland-College Park urban studies/affairs graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,569 one year after graduating and $83,508 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Maryland-College Park rank for urban studies/affairs?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for urban studies/affairs graduates, University of Maryland-College Park ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #5 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is urban studies/affairs at University of Maryland-College Park worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for urban studies/affairs ($79,634).
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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.