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Urban & Regional Planning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Urban & Regional Planning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

If you are interested in studying Urban & Regional Planning, take a look at what University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee, WI.

During the most recent reporting year, 27 urban & regional planning degrees were granted at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Many students take online classes at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Among 22,450 students, 3,134 (14%) studied exclusively online and 11,401 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Urban & Regional Planning Rankings at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Urban & Regional Planning program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Wisconsin #1 of 1
Best Value Wisconsin #1 of 1
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #4 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #5 of 6
Best Value Nationwide #33 of 60
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #54 of 61

Earnings for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Graduates of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Urban & Regional Planning program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Urban & Regional Planning at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $50,248
2 years $54,035
3 years $60,661
4 years $65,200
5 years $71,348

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Urban & Regional Planning graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee earn a median of $65,200, compared with $56,986 for all University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Urban & Regional Planning earnings compared with all majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Urban & Regional Planning graduates from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Urban & Regional Planning graduates at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are 37% women (10) and 63% men (17).

Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Among the 20 master’s urban & regional planning degrees awarded at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 45% were women (9) and 55% were men (11).

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee gender breakdown of Urban & Regional Planning Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 17
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Urban & Regional Planning majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Urban & Regional Planning master’s degree recipients at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 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 Wisconsin-Milwaukee

This Urban & Regional Planning program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Urban & Regional Planning 27

Top-Paying Careers for Urban & Regional Planning Graduates

Students who finish Urban & Regional Planning program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

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