Master’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning
Education Levels of Urban Planning Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,465 people earned their master's degree in urban planning. This earns it the #93 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in urban planning is $63,764. 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 $58,286 to a high of $67,566.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for urban planning students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in urban planning. About 56.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 638 |
| Women | 827 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of urban planning master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 106 |
| Black or African American | 125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 217 |
| White | 753 |
| International Students | 172 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 92 |
Most Popular Urban Planning Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a master’s degree in urban planning. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 57 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UCLA. About 70% of this group were women, and 61% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in urban planning at University of California - Los Angeles make a median salary of 63,764.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 54 people received their master's degree in urban planning from USC. About 55% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,764.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. 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, 53 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UW Seattle. About 48% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in urban planning at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 63,764.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 24,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in urban planning from CU Anschutz. About 58% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. 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, 45 people received their master's degree in urban planning from MIT. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in urban planning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology make a median salary of 63,764.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UNC Chapel Hill. About 50% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in urban planning at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make a median salary of 63,764.
New York University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in urban planning from NYU. About 68% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in urban planning at New York University make a median salary of 63,764.
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 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, 42 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Columbia. Of these students, 59% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Columbia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,764.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UMN Twin Cities. About 57% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in urban planning at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 63,764.
Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in urban planning. Roughly 39,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,258 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,064 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Georgia Tech. Of these students, 50% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
San Jose State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 36,200 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, 32 people received their master's degree in urban planning from San Jose State. About 45% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in urban planning at San Jose State University make a median salary of 63,764.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in urban planning. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Pratt Institute. About 76% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pratt Institute - Main urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
Portland State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Portland State University. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Portland State University urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
The 15th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of California - Irvine. 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, 30 people received their master's degree in urban planning from UC Irvine. Around 80% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $63,764.
The 15th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Florida State. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Florida State University urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
The 15th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is University at Buffalo. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in urban planning from University at Buffalo. About 40% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University at Buffalo urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 29 people received their master's degree in urban planning from Ohio State. Of these students, 58% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Ohio State University - Main Campus urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
The 19th most popular school in the country for urban planning majors who are seeking their master's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. 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, 28 people received their master's degree in urban planning from ASU - Tempe. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe urban planning graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $63,764.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to urban planning that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences | 4,348 |
| General Architecture | 805 |
| Real Estate Development | 337 |
| Landscape Architecture | 276 |
| Interior Architecture | 128 |
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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