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. In addition, we cover how Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with urban planning programs.
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The bachelor's program at Ohio State was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban planning list. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in urban & regional planning. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from Ohio State. This makes it the #18 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in urban planning in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Urban Planning majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,501 a year. This is less than $44,146, which is the national median of all urban planning majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, urban planning students borrow a median amount of $32,341 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all urban planning bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $33,149.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 60% of urban planning bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's urban planning program at Ohio State make a median salary of $53,108. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,764.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from Ohio State in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Architecture | 98 |
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