Architecture/Urban Planning Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Architecture/Urban Planning is offered at 336 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Architecture/Urban Planning. This degree is more popular with female students, and about30% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 29.0% of Architecture/Urban Planning graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Architecture/Urban Planning Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 20,162 students earned theirArchitecture/Urban Planning majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Architecture/Urban Planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 130 |
| Associate’s Degree | 804 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,470 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 8,509 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 247 |
Earnings of Architecture/Urban Planning Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Architecture/Urban Planning of $64,117 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $53,191 |
| 4 years | $64,117 |
| 5 years | $72,009 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Architecture/Urban Planning majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,392 |
| Women | 3,990 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Architecture/Urban Planning graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,044 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 423 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 968 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 409 | 5.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 213 | 2.9% |
| Race Unknown | 157 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 2,144 | 29.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 29.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Architecture/Urban Planning Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 391 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Architecture/Urban Planning. Learn more about the most popular below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 460 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 396 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 388 master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 344 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 325 master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 267 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. This school awarded 266 master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 263 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 260 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 256 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 249 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. This school awarded 240 master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 236 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 236 master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. This school awarded 223 master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University at Buffalo comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning. This school awarded 219 master's degrees in Architecture/Urban Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pennsylvania is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 219 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 215 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cornell University is a popular choice for Architecture/Urban Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 205 people received their master's degree in Architecture/Urban Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Architecture/Urban Planning Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 9,814 |
| Architecture | 4,594 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2,362 |
| Landscape Architecture | 1,050 |
| Interior Architecture | 756 |
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References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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