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2023 Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

5 Colleges
$41,771 Avg Salary
$23,139 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, urban and regional planning was ranked #181 in the country. In fact 2,419 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in the Southwest Region to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

Check out the urban planning bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Urban & Regional Planning

Our analysis found University of North Texas to be the best school for urban and regional planning students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Southwest Region . UNT is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Denton.

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The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Arizona State University - Skysong helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best urban and regional planning schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, urban planning graduates from ASU - Skysong take out $28,551 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $436, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of College Station.

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#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Out of the 5 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arizona landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.

On average, urban planning graduates from University of Arizona take out $21,606 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $980.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Arizona State University - Tempe is a great place for urban and regional planning students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that urban planning majors at ASU - Tempe take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $28,551. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $436, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning at Arizona State University - Tempe

Best Urban & Regional Planning Colleges by State

Explore the best urban and regional planning schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 172
Arizona 270
New Mexico 11

One of 8 majors within the area of study, urban and regional planning has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Urban Planning

Related Major Annual Graduates
Architectural Sciences & Technology 6,781
General Architecture 4,982
Landscape Architecture 905
Environmental Design 741
Interior Architecture 728

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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