by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in the Plains States Region to review for the 2025 Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. If you would like to see more options to choose from, check out the Best Bachelor's Degree Schools in the United States ranking..
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in urban & regional planning.
It is difficult to beat Iowa State University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in urban & regional planning. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames.
Soon after graduating, urban planning bachelor's recipients typically earn about $44,146 in their early careers.
More information about a bachelor’s in urban & regional planning from Iowa State UniversityExplore the best urban & regional planning colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 14 |
| Iowa | 197 | 28 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 1 |
One of 8 majors within the Architecture & Related Services area of study, Urban & Regional Planning has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Urban & Regional Planning, General | 39 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 283 |
| General Architecture | 213 |
| Interior Architecture | 53 |
| Landscape Architecture | 17 |
| Environmental Design | 16 |
