Urban & Regional Planning at University of Arizona
What traits are you looking for in a school for Urban & Regional Planning, consider the program at University of Arizona. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arizona sits in Tucson, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 81 urban & regional planning degrees were awarded at University of Arizona.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arizona
Distance learning is available at University of Arizona. Among 56,365 students, 12,481 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,089 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Urban & Regional Planning Rankings at University of Arizona
Use these rankings to compare University of Arizona’s Urban & Regional Planning program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arizona | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Arizona | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #28 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #35 of 61 |
Earnings for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates from University of Arizona
Those who finish University of Arizona’s Urban & Regional Planning program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $39,952 |
| 2 years | $38,456 |
| 3 years | $48,883 |
| 4 years | $62,947 |
| 5 years | $82,269 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Urban & Regional Planning graduates from University of Arizona report median earnings of $62,947, compared with $66,225 for all University of Arizona graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Urban & Regional Planning graduates from University of Arizona is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of Arizona, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of Arizona are 23% women (19) and 77% men (62).
Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor’s Program at University of Arizona
Of the 68 bachelor’s urban & regional planning graduates at University of Arizona, 21% were women (14) and 79% were men (54).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban & Regional Planning bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 53 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 21% of Urban & Regional Planning bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, below the national average of 41%.*
Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Program at University of Arizona
Among the 13 master’s urban & regional planning graduates at University of Arizona, 38% were women (5) and 62% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 38% of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University of Arizona, higher than the national average of 34%.*
*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 of Arizona
The Urban & Regional Planning program at University of Arizona offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Urban & Regional Planning | 81 |
Top-Paying Careers for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates
Students who finish Urban & Regional Planning program at University of Arizona pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Urban & Regional Planning graduates, 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.