Urban Studies Degree

The complex and ever-evolving Urban Studies and Affairs field is an interdisciplinary area of study that synthesizes cultural, social, and economic constructs of a city. Urban studies and affairs brings together a variety of specialties such as sociology, psychology, political science, geography, and history to make sense of mission critical questions about a city or defined urban area. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer urban studies degrees.

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Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY)

13 Oak Dr, Hamilton, NY

Metropolitan College of New York is a nonprofit private institution located in New York, New York and provides a large number of program options for students. Enrollment at MCNY exceeds 1,200 yearly.

Areas of study available at MCNY include:

• Business Administration
• Community Organization and Advocacy
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Commerce

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 30% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at mcny.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at Metropolitan College of New York may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at www.mcny.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).