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CIP 04.0301 Architecture

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

2,003

2025 · 96 schools

International share

12.5%

250 international students

Bachelor's degrees

730

4.2% international

Master's degrees

1,177

15.2% international

Overview

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on the development and management of urban spaces, communities, and regions. This profession aims to create sustainable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance the quality of life for residents. Planners analyze various factors, such as demographics, land use, transportation, and economic trends, to make informed decisions about the future of urban areas.

Students in this field typically study topics such as urban design, environmental planning, public policy, and community development. They learn to use geographic information systems (GIS), conduct spatial analysis, and engage in community outreach to gather input from residents and stakeholders. A key component of the program involves understanding the social, economic, and environmental impacts of planning decisions.

Graduates often find careers in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private consulting firms. They may work on projects related to zoning, transportation planning, housing development, and environmental sustainability. The field emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders, including local governments, businesses, and community groups, to ensure that planning initiatives meet the needs of diverse populations.

As urban areas continue to grow and face challenges such as climate change, housing shortages, and infrastructure decay, the role of planners becomes increasingly vital. They are tasked with envisioning and implementing strategies that foster resilient, inclusive, and vibrant communities. This profession not only requires technical skills but also a strong commitment to social equity and environmental stewardship, making it a rewarding and impactful career choice.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 8% and the international share went from 13.2% to 12.5%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
47.4%
Asian
6.7%
Hispanic
16.4%
Black
8.0%
Other
9.0%
Intl.
12.5%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 96 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts 90 24
#3 Harvard University Massachusetts 3 0
#4 Yale University Connecticut 11 0
#12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York 46 23
#14 Cornell University New York 36 6
#20 University of California-Berkeley California 4 3
#20 University of California-Los Angeles California 63 8
#23 Georgetown University D.C. 12 2
#25 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan 3 2
#26 University of Virginia-Main Campus Virginia 32 3
#27 University of Southern California California 50 11
#27 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina 37 6
#29 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Georgia 22 9
#31 New York University New York 35 2
#34 University of California-Irvine California 28 7
#34 University of Florida Florida 37 3
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 8 2
#34 The University of Texas at Austin Texas 33 10
#34 University of Wisconsin-Madison Wisconsin 19 2
#44 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Jersey 22 2
#44 Ohio State University-Main Campus Ohio 58 7
#49 University of Maryland-College Park Maryland 21 4
#49 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Washington 98 14
#52 University of Georgia Georgia 8 1
#52 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Virginia 19 0
#59 George Washington University D.C. 13 0
#59 Florida State University Florida 31 2
#59 University of Massachusetts-Amherst Massachusetts 9 2
#59 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minnesota 27 4
#59 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pennsylvania 6 1
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 63 7
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 1 0
#80 Clemson University South Carolina 8 4
#85 University at Buffalo New York 4 1
#100 University of South Florida-Main Campus Florida 12 0
#109 University of New Hampshire-Main Campus New Hampshire 9 0
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 12 0
#116 Iowa State University Iowa 18 1
#116 University of Oregon Oregon 12 0
#116 Brigham Young University-Provo Utah 10 2
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 77 11
#121 University of Arizona Arizona 75 6
#121 University of Central Florida Florida 11 1
#121 SUNY at Albany New York 10 4
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 12 0
#137 San Diego State University California 7 0
#137 San Jose State University California 17 3
#148 University of Kansas Kansas 12 2
#169 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Nebraska 7 1
#169 University of North Carolina at Charlotte North Carolina 2 0
#179 University of Louisville Kentucky 5 0
#179 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Ohio 19 7
#186 University of Hawaii at Manoa Hawaii 9 1
#186 Wayne State University Michigan 15 1
#191 Florida Atlantic University Florida 29 3
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 8 1
#202 University of Massachusetts-Boston Massachusetts 4 0
#202 East Carolina University North Carolina 19 1
#208 California State University--Fresno California 11 0
#208 University of North Texas Texas 24 1
#227 Ball State University Indiana 15 1
#227 The New School New York 9 4
#227 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania 9 0
#227 University of Texas-San Antonio Texas 14 1
#236 University of Colorado Denver Colorado 30 1
#236 University of New Mexico-Main Campus New Mexico 10 0
#236 Portland State University Oregon 42 0
#236 University of Texas-Arlington Texas 13 2
#250 University of Missouri--Kansas City Missouri 8 0
#250 South Dakota State University South Dakota 1 0
#288 Texas State University Texas 17 1
#288 University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee Wisconsin 15 0
#317 Morgan State University Maryland 3 0
#317 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Pennsylvania 2 0
#317 Prairie View A&M University Texas 17 0
#342 Missouri State University Missouri 4 1
#342 Cleveland State University Ohio 9 0
#353 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 25 0
#365 Jackson State University Mississippi 8 1
#365 Eastern Washington University Washington 20 1
#382 University of New Orleans Louisiana 7 1
#382 University of Southern Maine Maine 2 0
#382 Texas Southern University Texas 9 1
— Arizona State University Digital Immersion Arizona 87 1
— California State Polytechnic University-Pomona California 63 1
— California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo California 54 0
— Pratt Institute-Main New York 29 8
— Alabama A & M University Alabama 15 2
— California State University-Northridge California 13 0
— University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Washington 10 1
— Appalachian State University North Carolina 8 0
— Minnesota State University-Mankato Minnesota 5 3
— Westfield State University Massachusetts 3 0
— Eastern Michigan University Michigan 3 0
— Unity Environmental University Maine 2 0
— Salisbury University Maryland 1 0

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Architectural and Engineering Managers 220,260 $87.28 $181,540
Urban and Regional Planners 44,230 $45.55 $94,750
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 16,580 — $88,390
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary 7,700 — $101,250

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.