Urban & Regional Planning at University of Virginia-Main Campus
If you plan to study Urban & Regional Planning, consider the program at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 67 urban & regional planning degrees were awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
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Studying Online at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Distance learning is available at University of Virginia-Main Campus. Of 26,409 students, 1,962 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,821 (14%) took at least some classes online.
Urban & Regional Planning Rankings at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare University of Virginia-Main Campus’s Urban & Regional Planning program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 13 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #12 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #47 of 60 |
Earnings for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus
Those who finish University of Virginia-Main Campus’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 | $50,920 |
| 2 years | $53,442 |
| 3 years | $55,797 |
| 4 years | $67,175 |
| 5 years | $75,045 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Urban & Regional Planning graduates from University of Virginia-Main Campus earn a median of $67,175, compared with $96,792 for all University of Virginia-Main Campus graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus are 57% women (38) and 43% men (29).
Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 19 bachelor’s urban & regional planning degrees awarded at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 53% were women (10) and 47% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban & Regional Planning bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 32% of Urban & Regional Planning bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, below the national average of 41%.*
Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Of the 27 master’s urban & regional planning graduates at University of Virginia-Main Campus, 52% were women (14) and 48% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University of Virginia-Main Campus, lower 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 Virginia-Main Campus
The Urban & Regional Planning program at University of Virginia-Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Urban & Regional Planning | 67 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates
Graduates of the Urban & Regional Planning program at University of Virginia-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are 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.