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, and more. In addition, we cover how University of Virginia ranks in comparison to other schools with urban planning programs.
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University of Virginia was ranked #6 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for urban planning majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Virginia - Main Campus handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in urban & regional planning. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from University of Virginia. This makes it the #24 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at University of Virginia paid an average of $1,869 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $653 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,823 | $55,450 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $4,183 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,480 | $1,480 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,940 | $13,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,520 | $3,520 |
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The urban planning program at University of Virginia awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Virginia are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a bachelor's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Online Learning page.
Urban Planning majors graduating with a master's degree from University of Virginia make a median salary of $58,018 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,764.
Of the 14 students who graduated with a Master’s in urban planning from University of Virginia in 2022, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Virginia - Main Campus with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at University of Virginia - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Architecture | 73 |
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 46 |
| Architectural History | 16 |
| Architecture (Other) | 11 |
| Environmental Design | 4 |
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