by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 2,419 people earned their degree in urban and regional planning, general, making the major the 264th most popular in the United States.
Across the Southeast region, there were 422 urban and regional planning, general graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in urban and regional planning, general. That schools that top this list have a program in urban and regional planning, general in which the largest percentage of students at the school are enrolled.
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The urban design school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region urban design students.
Out of the 24 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Alabama A & M University landed the #1 spot on the list. AAMU is a medium-sized public school situated in Normal, Alabama. It awarded 9 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Orleans. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. New Orleans, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s urban design degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at UNO
Out of the 24 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Miami landed the #3 spot on the list. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at University of Miami
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #4 for the Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Read more about Urban & Regional Planning, General at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 41 degrees to qualified ’s urban design students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. Florida Atlantic University is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 32 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at FAU
University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #7. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 50 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.
Full University of Virginia Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
College of Charleston landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking. College of Charleston is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at College of Charleston
Florida State University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 33 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Florida State Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
With a ranking of #10, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s urban design degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Urban & Regional Planning, General at Auburn
Jackson State University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Jackson, Mississippi is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s urban design degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.
Full Jackson State University Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
Clemson University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #12. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 15 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at Clemson University
Appalachian State University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Appalachian State University is a large public school situated in Boone, North Carolina. It awarded 10 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full Appalachian State University Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
University of Memphis did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 7 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
Read more about Urban & Regional Planning, General at University of Memphis
Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.2%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Urban & Regional Planning, General at Virginia Tech
University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #16. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified ’s urban design students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Louisville Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 9 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at UNC Charlotte
University of Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 33 diplomas to qualified ’s urban design students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Savannah College of Art and Design ranked #19 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. Located in Savannah, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified ’s urban design students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at SCAD
With a ranking of #20, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s urban design degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Central Florida Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 12 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at University of South Florida - Main Campus
East Carolina University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Greenville, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified ’s urban design students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning, General at ECU
University of Georgia came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified ’s urban design students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Read more about Urban & Regional Planning, General at University of Georgia
With a ranking of #24, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Urban Design Major in the Southeast Region list. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 2 ’s urban design degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Full University of Kentucky Urban & Regional Planning, General Report
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