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 Wisconsin colleges that offer urban studies degrees.

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University of Wisconsin – Green Bay

105 Garfield Ave, Eau Claire, WI

UW-Green Bay is a public university that has a large selection of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Green Bay, WI, in a predominantly urban area. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled yearly at UW-Green Bay.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 21 - 25 on the ACT. 85% of applicants are accepted to University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, of which 42% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at uwgb.edu.

The tuition at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $8,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $16,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $4,200. Some students at University of Wisconsin - Green Bay may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The UW-Green Bay "Phoenix" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Skiing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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).