by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Virginia Tech ranks among other schools offering degrees in urban planning.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban planning list.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Tech. This makes it the #35 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $529 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Urban Planning majors graduating with a master's degree from Virginia Tech make a median salary of $61,042 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $63,764.
Of the 20 students who graduated with a Master’s in urban planning from Virginia Tech in 2022, 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Virginia Tech are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 167 |
| Landscape Architecture | 12 |
| General Architecture | 7 |
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