2023 Best Urban & Regional Planning Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
Finding the Best Urban & Regional Planning Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Southwest Region to see which master'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.
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2023 Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Urban & Regional Planning Master's Degree Colleges.
Top Southwest Region Schools for a Master's in Urban & Regional Planning
Our analysis found The University of Texas at Austin to be the best school for urban and regional planning students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Arlington is a great place for urban and regional planning students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a very large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Prairie View A & M University is a great place for urban and regional planning students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Prairie View, PVAMU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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 master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a very large student population.
The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #6 on this year’s Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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University of Arizona did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for urban and regional planning students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. University of Arizona is a very large public school located in the large city of Tucson.
University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree urban and regional planning programs. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public school with a very large student population.
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Best Urban & Regional Planning Colleges by State
Explore the best urban and regional planning colleges for a specific state in the Southwest region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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Texas | 172 |
Arizona | 270 |
New Mexico | 11 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Urban Planning
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 |
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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 8 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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