Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degrees
There are 115 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about37% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.8% of Urban & Regional Planning graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Urban & Regional Planning Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,362 people earned theirUrban & Regional Planning majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Urban & Regional Planning at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 669 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,611 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 72 |
Earnings of Urban & Regional Planning Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning of $68,856 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,381 |
| 4 years | $68,856 |
| 5 years | $79,049 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 609 |
| Women | 824 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Urban & Regional Planning graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 690 | 48.2% |
| Asian | 97 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 | 14.9% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 8.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 4.0% |
| Race Unknown | 42 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 212 | 14.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Urban & Regional Planning Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 146 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Washington-Seattle Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 105 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 92 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 84 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 67 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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 & Regional Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 62 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 57 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 48 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 41 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is a popular choice for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Urban & Regional Planning majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Urban & Regional Planning in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Urban & Regional Planning Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2,362 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Urban & Regional Planning that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 9,814 |
| Architecture | 4,594 |
| Landscape Architecture | 1,050 |
| Interior Architecture | 756 |
| Environmental Design | 714 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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