Pennsylvania · City/Urban

Best City/Urban institutions in Pennsylvania, 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
6
offering CIP 04.03
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
77
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$33,774
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
79%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Urban and Regional Planners
$76,360
BLS OEWS 2024

6 institutions offering City/Urban in Pennsylvania

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Temple University
Philadelphia Public
2475%
2Villanova University
Villanova Private not-for-profit
1892%$33,774
3University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
1797%$22,055
4West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester Public
971%
5University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh Public
585%
6Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Indiana Public
456%

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 Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
1,090
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$76,360
median $75,250
Best-paying metro
$81,830
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Related careers

Urban and Regional Planners
$76,360 avg · 1,090 jobs
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$74,060 avg · 700 jobs
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$122,080 avg · 520 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing City/Urban programs in Pennsylvania.

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

The average annual wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Pennsylvania is $76,360 (median $75,250), across about 1,090 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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