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Urban & Regional Planning at University at Buffalo

If you plan to study Urban & Regional Planning, take a look at what University at Buffalo. Get started with the following essential facts.

University at Buffalo is located in Buffalo, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 urban & regional planning degrees were awarded at University at Buffalo.

Online Class Availability at University at Buffalo

Online coursework is an option at University at Buffalo. Of 31,903 students, 2,663 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 13,527 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Urban & Regional Planning Rankings at University at Buffalo

Rankings can help you compare University at Buffalo’s Urban & Regional Planning program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#3 of 12
Best Value	New York	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#6 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#11 of 12
Best Value	Nationwide	#45 of 60
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#46 of 61

Earnings for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates from University at Buffalo

Graduates of University at Buffalo’s Urban & Regional Planning program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$44,380
2 years	$41,565

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University at Buffalo, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University at Buffalo are 45% women (14) and 55% men (17).

Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Program at University at Buffalo

Of the 30 master’s urban & regional planning degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 47% were women (14) and 53% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	3
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	4
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University at Buffalo, lower than the national average of 34%.*

Urban & Regional Planning Doctoral Program at University at Buffalo

Among the 1 doctoral urban & regional planning degrees awarded at University at Buffalo, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban & Regional Planning doctoral degree recipients at University at Buffalo.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	1

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Urban & Regional Planning Concentrations at University at Buffalo

This Urban & Regional Planning program at University at Buffalo breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Urban & Regional Planning	31

Best-Paid Careers for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates

Students who finish Urban & Regional Planning program at University at Buffalo go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Urban & Regional Planning majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Urban and Regional Planners	$66,890
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$66,757
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.