Doctor’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning
Education Levels of Urban Planning Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 92 people earned their doctor's degree in urban planning. This makes it the 124th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for urban planning majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in urban planning. About 52.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 48 |
| Women | 44 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban planning doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 23 |
| International Students | 37 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 5 |
Most Popular Urban Planning Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in urban planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for urban planning students seekinga doctor's degree is Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from MIT. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Columbia. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UC Berkeley.
University of California - Irvine is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UC Irvine. Of these students, 75% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in urban planning. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Texas A&M College Station. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor'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 $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Ohio State.
University of Southern California comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from USC. About 50% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UCLA. Of these students, 71% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Cornell.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from U-M. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Jackson State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,520 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from Jackson State. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UH Manoa. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UT Austin.
University of Cincinnati - Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in urban planning. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UC.
The 18th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in urban planning from UNC Chapel Hill. About 38% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban planning that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Architecture | 69 |
| Architectural Sciences | 59 |
| Environmental Design | 19 |
| Landscape Architecture | 3 |
| Architectural History | 2 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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