Compare 27 Urban Studies/Affairs. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $59,071. Top programs: $81,123+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $31,670 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| #27 | Loyola Marymount UniversityPrivate | $24,421 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
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