Master’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning
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Education Levels of Urban Planning Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,380 master's degrees were awarded to urban planning majors. 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 | 1,380 |
| Graduate Certificate | 147 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 86 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for urban planning students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban planning. About 55.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 616 |
| Women | 764 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban planning master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 77 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 |
| White | 715 |
| International Students | 191 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 114 |
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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UCLA. Of these students, 65% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The urban planning program at University of Southern California awarded 54 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
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 $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at UW Seattle. About 45% of this group were women, and 28% 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 $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 people received their master's degree in urban planning from CU Anschutz. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at MIT. About 71% of this group were women, and 33% 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. The urban planning program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 66% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at NYU. Of these students, 57% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at Columbia. Of these students, 55% were women and 19% 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 $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at UMN Twin Cities. About 53% of this group were women, and 25% 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 $14,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 40 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at Georgia Tech. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
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 $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The urban planning program at Cornell University awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 61% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. The urban planning program at San Jose State University awarded 32 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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 $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 68% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,106 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,817 per year. The urban planning program at Portland State University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at UC Irvine. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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. The urban planning program at Florida State University awarded 30 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 57% were women and 37% 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 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in urban planning from University at Buffalo. About 57% of this group were women, and 27% 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 $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at Ohio State. Of these students, 31% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Miami is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,112 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,834 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in urban planning from U Miami. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.
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 $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to urban planning majors at ASU - Tempe. About 46% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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| Architectural Sciences | 3,318 |
| General Architecture | 903 |
| Landscape Architecture | 281 |
| Real Estate Development | 207 |
| Interior Architecture | 168 |
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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