Planning

Program Statistics

Public Information

The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the Master of City and Regional Planning program.

Student Achievement

In addition to the employment rate and AICP exam pass rate presented below, the Department uses indicators from regular alumni surveys to monitor student learning. The most recent survey was conducted in April of 2019. The table below shows the percent of recent graduates who agreed or strongly agreed with the following statements:

My experience in the Master of City and Regional Planning program provided me with skills and knowledge that help me confront complex problems in planning and community development.

96%

My experience in the Master of City and Regional Planning program prepared me to influence change in the community in which I practice.

79%

My experience in the Master of City and Regional Planning program prepared me with the hard/technical skills I need to succeed in the profession (i.e., GIS, demographic analysis, ability to interpret land use records and site plan, etc.).

63%

 

My experience in the Master of City and Regional Planning program prepared me with the communication skills I need to succeed in the profession (i.e., writing, facilitating meetings, etc.).

83%

   

Examples of the success and community impact of our recent graduates can be found in our 2022-2023 Annual Report.

2025-2026 Tuition and Fees

In State Residents, per full-time academic year: $13,560

Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year: $21,556

Student Retention Rate

Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2024 and continued into fall 2025: 92%

Student Graduation Rate

Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2021: 90%

Number of Degrees Awarded

Number of degrees awarded for the 2024 - 2025 Academic Year: 13

AICP Certification

Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2020: 100%

Employment

Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2024: 100%