by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban planning.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #35 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban planning list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in urban & regional planning. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from FAU. This makes it the #51 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of urban planning students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $22,719. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $44,146 for all urban planning students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $203 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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The urban planning program at FAU awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FAU 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 FAU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students graduated with a master's degree in urban planning from FAU. About 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 46 |
| Environmental Design | 31 |
| General Architecture | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.