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2023 Most Popular Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Southwest Region

14 Colleges
$43,354 Avg Salary
$25,100 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Urban & Regional Planning 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.

The Most Popular Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Southwest Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 14 schools in the Southwest Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Urban & Regional Planning program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Urban & Regional Planning Colleges.

Our analysis found Arizona State University - Tempe to be the most popular school for urban and regional planning students who want to pursue a degree in the Southwest Region . Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Urban Planning majors at ASU - Tempe take out an average of $26,875 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $436, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Urban & Regional Planning at Arizona State University - Tempe Report

The excellent 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 city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, urban planning majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $26,875 in student debt. 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 - Skysong

#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Southwest Region list. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.

After completing their degree, urban planning graduates from University of Arizona carry an average student debt load of $23,250. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $980.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M College Station is a fairly large public school located in the city of College Station.

While working on their degree, urban planning majors at Texas A&M College Station accumulate an average of around $21,500 in student debt.

Full Urban & Regional Planning at Texas A&M University - College Station Report

Out of the 14 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a very large student population.

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The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Texas State University

San Marcos, TX

Texas State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for urban and regional planning students. It came in at #7 on the list. Texas State is a very large public school located in the small city of San Marcos.

While working on their degree, urban planning majors at Texas State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

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#8

Prairie View A & M University

Prairie View, TX

Prairie View A & M University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular urban and regional planning programs. Located in the town of Prairie View, PVAMU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Urban & Regional Planning at Prairie View A & M University Report

With a ranking of #9, The University of Texas at San Antonio did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for urban and regional planning students. Located in the city of San Antonio, UTSA is a public school with a very large student population.

Full Urban & Regional Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio Report

University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for urban and regional planning students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a very large student population.

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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 14 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Arcaddmarketing.

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