by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in urban & regional planning at USC. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. It ranks as high as #3 out of 6 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for urban & regional planning, placing at #8 out of 61 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools | 8 of 61 |
| Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools in California | 4 of 7 |
The following degree levels are granted in urban & regional planning at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 59 master’s degrees in urban & regional planning.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for urban & regional planning at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $80,184 | $80,184 |
| Fees | $1,756 | $1,756 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of urban & regional planning master’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of urban & regional planning master’s degree graduates at USC are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in urban & regional planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC granted 59 master’s degrees in city/urban, community, and regional planning in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (37%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California handed out 3 doctoral degrees in urban & regional planning.
USC is not currently ranked for urban & regional planning at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 33% of urban & regional planning doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of urban & regional planning doctoral degree graduates at USC were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in urban & regional planning.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USC conferred 3 doctoral completions in city/urban, community, and regional planning in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).