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 Connecticut colleges that offer urban studies degrees.

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Trinity College

Also known as Trinity Bantams

560 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT

Trinity College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Hartford, CT, which is a predominantly urban area. Trinity College has an annual student enrollment of around two thousand.

Areas of study offered at Trinity College include but are not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• History
• English Language And Literature
• Public Administration And Social Services

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common standardized test scores among applicants accepted to this school are between 26 to 29 for the ACT exam, or 1790 to 2070 on the SAT exam. 30% of those students that apply are admitted to Trinity College, of which 28% choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $8,100. Students enrolled at Trinity College may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

The mascot for Trinity College is the "Bantams", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about this school can check out their website at http://www.trincoll.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Urban Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Trinity College offers a bachelor's degree program in urban studies.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).