by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ISU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks ISU highly for urban & regional planning, placing at #35 out of 58 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools | 35 of 58 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools in Iowa | 1 of 1 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 5 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in urban & regional planning at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in urban & regional planning.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for urban & regional planning at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Urban & Regional Planning graduates with a bachelor’s degree from ISU earn a median of $59,624 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
To complete a bachelor’s at ISU, urban & regional planning students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of urban & regional planning bachelor’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of urban & regional planning bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in urban & regional planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
ISU conferred 14 bachelor’s completions in city/urban, community, and regional planning in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Urban & Regional Planning | 1 |
