by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Cornell University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cornell University as a strong choice for urban & regional planning, ranked #12 out of 58 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools | 12 of 58 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools in New York | 3 of 6 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 10 |
Here is each degree level granted in urban & regional planning at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cornell University awarded 27 bachelor’s degrees in urban & regional planning.
Cornell University is among the very best schools in the country for urban & regional planning at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Urban & Regional Planning graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,532 a year. This is below $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, urban & regional planning graduates take on a median debt of $14,275 in student loans. This is lower than $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
Learn more about Cornell University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 44% of urban & regional planning bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of urban & regional planning bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University were White. About 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in urban & regional planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Cornell University awarded 27 bachelor’s completions in city/urban, community, and regional planning recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning | 2 |
