by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban planning.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #21 on College Factual's Best Schools for urban planning list.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #23 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of urban planning master's degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in urban planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences & Technology | 123 |
| Landscape Architecture | 18 |
| General Architecture | 3 |
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