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Urban Planning in Pennsylvania

Urban Planning Schools in Pennsylvania

99 Urban Planning students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Urban Planning is the 200th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Urban 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 49
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 49
Bachelor’s Degree 30
Master’s Degree 16
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 11.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.1%
  • White: 62.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.1%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Urban Planning Grads in Pennsylvania

9,660 people in the state and 250,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to urban planning.

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Wages for Urban Planning Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a urban planning grad in the state is $95,490, compared to a typical salary of $87,950 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer urban planning degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Temple. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. This private institution charges an average net price of $26,138.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

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#4

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at Lehigh. An average student at Lehigh will pay a net price of $32,125. Of all the students who attend this school, 75% get financial aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,635. The average student takes 4.31 years to complete their degree at YCP. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

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Urban 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Architectural Sciences 461
General Architecture 154
Interior Architecture 109
Landscape Architecture 59
Environmental Design 15
Real Estate Development 7

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