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. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban planning.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for urban planning majors, Columbia came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from Columbia. This makes it the #8 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
Urban Planning majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $65,467 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all urban planning graduates with a master's is $53,446.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Of the 42 students who earned a master's degree in Urban & Regional Planning from Columbia in 2020-2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 76 |
| General Architecture | 18 |
| Real Estate Development | 10 |
| Architectural History | 7 |
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