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. In addition, we cover how USC ranks in comparison to other schools with urban planning programs.
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The bachelor's program at USC was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban planning list. It is also ranked #1 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools | 1 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in urban & regional planning. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 2 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from USC. This makes it the #2 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in urban planning in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at USC paid an average of $2,244 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,640 | $66,640 |
| Fees | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,198 | $19,198 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in urban planning from USC in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC 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 USC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's urban planning program at USC make a median salary of $63,583. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,764.
Of the 36 urban planning students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from USC, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at University of Southern California.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 142 |
| Real Estate Development | 141 |
| Environmental Design | 10 |
| General Architecture | 7 |
| Architecture (Other) | 4 |
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