Missouri · City/Urban

Best City/Urban institutions in Missouri, ranked by earnings

The City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning program focuses on the study of urban settlements and their development. It encompasses various disciplines, including geography, sociology, and urban design, to equip students with the…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 04.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
24
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
56%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Urban and Regional Planners
$78,450
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering City/Urban in Missouri

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City Public
1355%
2Missouri State University - Springfield
Springfield Public
1158%

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Urban and Regional Planners (SOC 19-3051).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.4%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~3,400
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$83,720
typically Master's degree

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingActive Learning

What Urban and Regional Planners earn in Missouri

Jobs in Missouri
400
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$78,450
median $77,360
Best-paying metro
$84,140
Kansas City, MO-KS

Related careers

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$89,990 avg · 590 jobs
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$78,450 avg · 400 jobs
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing City/Urban programs in Missouri.

How much do Urban and Regional Planners earn in Missouri?+

The average annual wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Missouri is $78,450 (median $77,360), across about 400 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the City/Urban program?+

The City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning program focuses on the study of urban settlements and their development. It encompasses various disciplines, including geography, sociology, and urban design, to equip students with the…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, active listening, critical thinking, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Urban and Regional Planners?+

The national job outlook is about +3.4% growth with around 3,400 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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