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Urban & Regional Planning in California

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Urban & Regional Planning Schools in California

393 Urban Planning students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Urban & Regional Planning is the 144th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Urban & Regional Planning Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 235
Bachelor’s Degree 136
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 12.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 33.8%
  • White: 30.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Urban & Regional Planning Grads in California

In this state, there are 42,660 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 California

In this state, urban planning grads earn an average of $98,610. Nationwide, they make an average of $87,950.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer urban planning degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,023. Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.82 years to graduate. 47% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,304.

61 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

70% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 62% are considered full time. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $32,569.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

46 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

83% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,209. In their early career, UC Irvine grads earn an average salary of $52,679.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,542. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

In their early career, CSUN grads earn an average salary of $42,178. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. 47% of the teachers are full time.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,314 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 27 to 1. 61% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,032. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Urban & Regional Planning Careers in CA

Some of the careers urban planning majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $89,680
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Architectural Sciences 1,033
General Architecture 335
Real Estate Development 217
Landscape Architecture 154
Interior Architecture 77
Environmental Design 49
Architectural History 29
Other Architecture 6

View all majors related to Urban & Regional Planning

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