2026 Best L& Use Planning & Management/Development Schools in the Southeast Region

L& Use Planning & Management/Development is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best l& use planning & management/development schools.

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• Best L& Use Planning & Management/Development Schools in the Southeast Region

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Best Schools for L& Use Planning & Management/Development in the Southeast Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the l& use planning & management/development degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in L& Use Planning & Management/Development

1

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 L& Use Planning & Management/Development Degrees Awarded

$47,232 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is West Virginia University, our #1 school for l& use planning & management/development. This very large public university is located in the city of Morgantown. About 64% of students finish within six years. West Virginia University awarded about 15 l& use planning & management/development degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, l& use planning & management/development degree recipients from West Virginia University generally make around $47,232. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in l& use planning & management/development from West Virginia University

2

Glenville State College
Glenville, WV

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

13 L& Use Planning & Management/Development Degrees Awarded

$42,490 Median Starting Salary

Glenville State College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in l& use planning & management/development, landing the #2 spot this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Glenville. About 35% of students finish within six years. Glenville State College awarded about 13 l& use planning & management/development degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the l& use planning & management/development program make about $42,490 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the l& use planning & management/development program at Glenville State College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

• 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.