Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Urban Studies and Affairs
Urban Studies and Affairs
A program that focuses on the application of social science principles to the study of urban institutions and the forces influencing urban social and political life. Includes instruction in urban theory, the development and evolution of urban areas, urban sociology, principles of urban and social planning, and the politics and economics of urban government and services. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Virginia schools that offer an urban studies and affairs degree. Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:
- Master
- Doctor
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Breakdown of Students That Completed the Urban Studies and Affairs Program
The table below lists the number of students that have completed the urban studies and affairs program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Overall
| Total | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
All Students | 25 | 19 | 6 |
By Gender
| Total | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
Male | 9 | 7 | 2 |
Female | 16 | 12 | 4 |
By Race
| Total | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - | - |
Black | - | - | - |
Asian | - | - | - |
Hispanic | 1 | 1 | - |
White | 21 | 16 | 5 |
Unknown | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Career Options For Graduates
Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Sociologists
Job 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. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of sociologists in our career profile section.
Projections
- Total Employment (2010): 4,000
- Total Employment Projected (2020): 4,800
- Percent Job Growth: 18.10%
List of schools that offer an urban studies and affairs degree or program in Virginia
4-Year Colleges and Universities
| Norfolk State University | |
Norfolk, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 5 |
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| University of Richmond | |
University of Richmond, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 1 |
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| Virginia Commonwealth University | |
Richmond, VA
| Students That Completed This Program: 80 |
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