by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban planning.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban planning list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in urban & regional planning. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. This makes it the #35 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
Urban Planning majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,832 a year. This is higher than $44,146, which is the national median for all urban planning bachelor's degree recipients.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students earned a bachelor's degree in urban planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo urban planning bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Of the 15 students who graduated with a Master’s in urban planning from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 180 |
| Landscape Architecture | 27 |
| General Architecture | 5 |
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