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, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban planning.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for urban planning majors, Columbia came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from Columbia. This makes it the #8 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Columbia paid an average of $2,102 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,526 | $64,526 |
| Fees | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,392 | $1,392 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,800 | $16,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,350 | $2,350 |
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Columbia does not offer an online option for its urban planning bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Columbia Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's urban planning program at Columbia make a median salary of $72,127. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all urban planning graduates with a master's is $63,764.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of urban planning master's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 386 |
| Real Estate Development | 289 |
| General Architecture | 18 |
| Architectural History | 9 |
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