Doctor’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning
Education Levels of Urban Planning Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 92 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 | 1,465 |
| Graduate Certificate | 156 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 92 |
Earnings of Urban Planning Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for urban planning majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
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 men than women pursue doctor's degrees in urban planning. About 52.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 48 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban planning doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
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 $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 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 40% of this group were women, and 10% 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. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Columbia. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 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.
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 $9,003 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
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 $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from USC. Of these students, 50% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 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, 56% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
Cornell University 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 $65,204 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.
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.
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 $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 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. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus 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 $11,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UC.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus 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 $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Georgia Tech.
Harvard University 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 $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Harvard.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban planning that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Architecture | 69 |
| Architectural Sciences | 59 |
| Environmental Design | 19 |
| Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| Architectural History | 2 |
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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