Doctor’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning, General
Education Levels of Urban Design Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 92 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 | 1,465 |
| Graduate Certificate | 156 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 92 |
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 men than women pursue doctor's degrees in urban design. About 52.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 48 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban design 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 Design Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in urban design. 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 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 $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 design from MIT. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 design from Columbia. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% 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 design. Each year, around 42,300 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 design from UC Berkeley.
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 $11,834 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 design from UC Irvine. About 75% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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 design from Ohio State.
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 $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 design from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 75% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $11,834 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 design from UCLA. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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 design from USC. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $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 design from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. 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 design from U-M. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell 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 $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 design from Cornell.
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.
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 $8,520 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 design from Jackson State. About 50% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus is the 14th 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 $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 design 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 design. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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 design from UT Austin.
The 18th most popular school in the country for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. 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 design from Georgia Tech.
The 18th most popular school in the country for urban design majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. 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 design from Harvard.
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*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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