Master’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, 1,266 people earned their master's degree in urban planning. This earns it the #93 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in urban planning is $53,446. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $50,257 and the high is $59,125.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in urban planning is $41,000. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $48,466 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $37,329.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban planning. About 54.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 577 |
| Women | 689 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban planning master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 75 |
| Black or African American | 102 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 180 |
| White | 621 |
| International Students | 187 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 101 |
Most Popular Urban Planning Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in urban planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 57 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UCLA. About 61% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. 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, 54 people received their master's degree in urban planning from USC. About 61% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,189 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,004 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UW Seattle. About 47% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,736 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,722 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in urban planning from CU Anschutz. About 56% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in urban planning from MIT. About 56% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in urban planning from NYU. About 55% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UNC Chapel Hill. About 67% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 42 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Columbia. About 59% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. 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, 40 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 58% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,006 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UMN Twin Cities. About 32% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. 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, 36 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Cornell. Of these students, 65% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Jose State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in urban planning from San Jose State. About 52% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Pratt Institute. About 61% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Portland State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,048 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Portland State University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UC Irvine. About 54% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 30 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Florida State. Of these students, 42% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in urban planning from University at Buffalo. About 41% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Ohio State. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in urban planning from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 41% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,266 |
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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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