# Barnard College: Urban Studies / Affairs (bachelor's)

New York, NY. IPEDS 189097, CIP 45.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/barnard-college/majors/urban-studies-affairs

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,294
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $79,807 (U.S. median for this major: $59,596 across 30 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,000 (U.S. median $20,550)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $74,979): +$4,828
- Versus the U.S. median: +$20,211

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.18 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $79,807 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,600 | $48,488 | 1.1 years |
| 30-48k | $15,374 | $64,263 | 1.4 years |
| 48-75k | $19,094 | $79,813 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $24,753 | $103,468 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $51,378 | $214,760 | 4.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Urban Studies / Affairs at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $81,123 | not reported | $37,050 | 88% |
| Barnard College | $79,807 | $19,000 | $28,800 | 93% |
| CUNY Queens College | $74,979 | $12,201 | $4,195 | 53% |
| Vassar College | $59,930 | not reported | $39,343 | 91% |
| University at Albany | $57,150 | not reported | $17,167 | 62% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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