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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Urban & Regional Planning (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

17 Ranked Colleges
353 Degrees Awarded
$27,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 2,548 people earned their degree in urban and regional planning, making the major the 170th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, urban and regional planning graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,040 and had an average of $39,156 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 439 urban and regional planning graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,800 and $39,293 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 353 urban and regional planning graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in urban and regional planning. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent urban and regional planning programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the urban and regional planning program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Urban & Regional Planning (Income $75-$110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 25 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

UF also took the #4 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Urban & Regional Planning at UF

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 41 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Tech Urban & Regional Planning Report

#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 37 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida State Urban & Regional Planning Report

#4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 37 diplomas to qualified masters’s urban planning students in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Urban & Regional Planning at UNC Chapel Hill

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 Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of South Florida - Main Campus is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s urban planning degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning 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 USF Tampa are $21,126.

Read more about Urban & Regional Planning at University of South Florida - Main Campus

#13 in overall quality

University of Central Florida landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 12 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning 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 Central Florida are $28,657.

Full University of Central Florida Urban & Regional Planning Report

#7

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia

With a ranking of #7, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 14 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning at University of Virginia - Main Campus

#8

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 13 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #11 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning 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 UGA are $27,476.

Full UGA Urban & Regional Planning Report

#9

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

With a ranking of #9, University of New Orleans did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of New Orleans is a public institution located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNO not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNO are $13,678, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNO Urban & Regional Planning Report

#10

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 34 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Virginia Tech Urban & Regional Planning Report

#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s urban planning degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at FAU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning 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 FAU are $18,482.

Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning at FAU

#12

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Auburn University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s urban planning degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Urban & Regional Planning 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 Auburn University are $31,956.

Read more about Urban & Regional Planning at Auburn University

#13

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s urban planning degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Clemson also took the #9 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning 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 Clemson University are $23,246.

Full Clemson University Urban & Regional Planning Report

#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

With a ranking of #14, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 7 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Full UNC Charlotte Urban & Regional Planning Report

#15

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Louisville is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 6 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning 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 University of Louisville are $27,575.

Read full report on Urban & Regional Planning at UofL

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#6 in overall quality

University of Miami ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 19 masters’s urban planning degrees in 2019-2020.

U Miami also made our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Urban & Regional Planning at U Miami

Savannah College of Art and Design came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Urban Planning Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Savannah, Georgia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s urban planning students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SCAD, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SCAD are $38,975, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full SCAD Urban & Regional Planning Report

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Notes and References

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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