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Urban & Regional Planning Schools in Pennsylvania

46 students earned Urban Planning degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Urban & Regional Planning is the 127th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Urban & Regional Planning Majors in Pennsylvania

Urban Planning majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 28
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Master’s Degree 17
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a urban planning major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of urban planning majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.2%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 37.0%
  • Other Races: 2.2%
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Jobs for Urban & Regional Planning Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 9,660 people employed in jobs related to an urban planning degree, compared to 250,680 nationwide.

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Wages for Urban & Regional Planning Jobs in Pennsylvania

Urban Planning grads earn an average of $95,490 in the state and $87,950 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer urban planning degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

In their early career, UPenn grads earn an average salary of $80,445. 57% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time.

#2

Temple University

Philadelphia
13 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

56% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Graduates earn an average $46,701 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $34,384. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average.

Urban & Regional Planning Careers in PA

Some of the careers urban planning majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 10% $64,670
Architectural and Engineering Managers 7% $143,610
Social Sciences Professors 7% $69,100

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to urban planning.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Architectural Sciences 243
Interior Architecture 44
General Architecture 16
Landscape Architecture 9
Real Estate Development 7
Environmental Design 4

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