Urban & Regional Planning at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Urban & Regional Planning, you may want to check out the program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus sits in Albuquerque, NM.
During the most recent reporting year, 14 urban & regional planning degrees were awarded at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
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Online Class Availability at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Online coursework is an option at University of New Mexico-Main Campus. Of 23,124 students, 3,640 (16%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,446 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Urban & Regional Planning Rankings at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rankings can help you compare University of New Mexico-Main Campus’s Urban & Regional Planning program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | New Mexico | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #6 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #38 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 61 |
Earnings for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Students who complete University of New Mexico-Main Campus’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 | $43,821 |
| 2 years | $46,321 |
| 3 years | $49,545 |
| 4 years | $65,991 |
| 5 years | $62,572 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Urban & Regional Planning graduates from University of New Mexico-Main Campus take home a median $65,991, compared with $59,099 for all University of New Mexico-Main Campus graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus are 43% women (6) and 57% men (8).
Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Among the 14 master’s urban & regional planning graduates at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 43% were women (6) and 57% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
Minority students account for 64% of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 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 New Mexico-Main Campus
This Urban & Regional Planning program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Urban & Regional Planning | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates
Students who finish Urban & Regional Planning program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-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.