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93 Yearly Graduations
53% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 27 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in urban design. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 36.6% of urban design graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Urban Design Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 93 people earned their doctor's degree in urban design. This earns it the #171 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 design at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,266
Graduate Certificate 134
Doctor’s Degree 93

Earnings of Urban Design Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for urban design 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 design students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in urban design. About 52.7% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 44
Women 49
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The racial-ethnic distribution of urban design 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
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There are 27 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in urban design. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
9 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 design from MIT. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for urban design 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 design from Columbia. Of these students, 100% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Berkeley comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. 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 design from UC Berkeley.

#3

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
6 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Irvine comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. Roughly 36,300 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban design from UC Irvine. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. 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 design from Texas A&M College Station. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

6 Yearly Graduations

The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. 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 design from Ohio State.

#7

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. 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 design from USC. About 50% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
5 Yearly Graduations

University of Maryland - College Park comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. 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 design from UMCP.

#7

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
5 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 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, 5 people received their doctor's degree in urban design from UCLA. About 33% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
4 Yearly Graduations
44% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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 design from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.

#11

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 design from Cornell. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Florida State University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. 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 design from Florida State.

#11

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
3 Yearly Graduations

The 11th most popular school in the country for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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 design from U-M.

#14

Jackson State University

Jackson, Mississippi
2 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
86% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jackson State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. 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 design from Jackson State. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#14

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban design. 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 design from UH Manoa. About 100% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

2 Yearly Graduations
33% 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 design. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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 design from UT Austin.

#18

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

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 design. 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 design from UNC Chapel Hill.

#18

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Massachusetts Amherst is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban design. 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 design from UMass Amherst.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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