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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Urban & Regional Planning, General (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

17 Ranked Colleges
353 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 2,548 people earned their degree in urban and regional planning, general, making the major the 241st most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 439 urban and regional planning, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 353 urban and regional planning, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in urban and regional planning, general. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great urban and regional planning, general programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the urban and regional planning, general program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Urban & Regional Planning, General (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 masters’s urban design degrees to qualified students.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130.

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#2

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s urban design degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#1 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified masters’s urban design students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida State is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 37 masters’s urban design degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 22 masters’s urban design degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 12 masters’s urban design degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF also made our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 34 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree urban design students whose families make $0-$30k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#2 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Virginia is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#11 in overall quality

University of Georgia came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s urban design students in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #11 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#10 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 13 masters’s urban design degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Clemson University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s urban design students in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246.

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#12

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana
#15 in overall quality

University of New Orleans ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this medium-sized public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified masters’s urban design students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNO, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of New Orleans Urban & Regional Planning, General Report

#13

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 masters’s urban design degrees to qualified students.

Auburn also took the #7 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#14 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s urban design students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Urban & Regional Planning, General Report

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 6 masters’s urban design degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree urban design students whose families make $0-$30k list, UofL has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 19 degrees to qualified masters’s urban design students in 2019-2020.

U Miami did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Miami Urban & Regional Planning, General Report

Savannah College of Art and Design ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Urban Design Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Savannah, Georgia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s urban design degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

SCAD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning, General Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SCAD are $38,975.

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References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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