Doctor’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning
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Education Levels of Urban Planning Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 93 people earned their doctor's degree in urban planning. This earns it the #124 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in urban planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,266 |
| Graduate Certificate | 134 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
Earnings of Urban Planning Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in urban planning is $78,993. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $78,993 to a high of $78,993.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for urban planning students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in urban planning. About 52.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 49 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban planning doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 27 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
Most Popular Urban Planning Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in urban planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,590 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from MIT. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Columbia. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UC Berkeley.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UC Irvine. Of these students, 57% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Ohio State.
University of Southern California is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from USC. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Maryland - College Park is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,695 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,238 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UMCP.
University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UCLA. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Cornell University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,456 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Cornell. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Florida State.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from U-M.
Jackson State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 6,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,270 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Jackson State. Of these students, 43% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Hawaii at Manoa is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UH Manoa. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UT Austin.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UNC Chapel Hill.
University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,186 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UMass Amherst.
Urban Planning Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 93 |
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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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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