Bachelor’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning
Education Levels of Urban Planning Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 742 people earned their bachelor's degree in urban planning. This earns it the #178 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor'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 | 1,465 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 742 |
| Graduate Certificate | 156 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 92 |
| Basic Certificate | 22 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Urban Planning Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in urban planning is $44,146. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $39,836 to a high of $46,954.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in urban planning is $33,149. 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, $59,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $33,149.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $394.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in urban planning. About 61.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 456 |
| Women | 286 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban planning bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 147 |
| White | 403 |
| International Students | 27 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 63 |
Most Popular Urban Planning Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 48 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in urban planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Arizona State University - Skysong tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from ASU - Skysong. About 36% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Skysong urban planning graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,146.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Arizona. Roughly 45,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,546 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 76 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from University of Arizona. Of these students, 25% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that University of Arizona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from ASU - Tempe. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban planning at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 44,146.
California State Polytechnic University - Pomona is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban planning. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. 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, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Cal Poly Pomona. About 38% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal Poly Pomona graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
The 6th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from UW Seattle. About 70% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban planning at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 44,146.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Ohio State. Of these students, 42% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus urban planning graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,146.
The 8th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Texas A&M College Station. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban planning at Texas A&M University - College Station make a median salary of 44,146.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban planning. Each year, around 22,400 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, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 42% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
Iowa State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Iowa State. Of these students, 31% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Iowa State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
The 11th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from FAU. Of these students, 46% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
The 12th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Miami University - Oxford. Each year, around 18,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,052 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,932 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Miami University - Oxford. About 38% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban planning at Miami University - Oxford make a median salary of 44,146.
Cornell University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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 $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, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Cornell. Of these students, 32% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cornell University urban planning graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,146.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban planning. 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, 17 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
The 15th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ball State University. Each year, around 21,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Ball State. About 40% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban planning at Ball State University make a median salary of 44,146.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban planning. Each year, around 40,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from UC. Of these students, 30% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in urban planning at University of Cincinnati - Main Campus make a median salary of 44,146.
Temple University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 37,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Temple. About 50% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Temple University urban planning graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,146.
Texas State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from Texas State. Of these students, 27% were women and 55% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Texas State University urban planning graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $44,146.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in urban planning. Roughly 17,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from WCUPA. About 31% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that WCUPA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
The 20th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Virginia - Main Campus. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in urban planning from University of Virginia. About 74% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Virginia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $44,146.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban planning that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Architecture | 3,714 |
| Architectural Sciences | 3,640 |
| Interior Architecture | 680 |
| Landscape Architecture | 614 |
| Environmental Design | 551 |
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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