Virginia · City/Urban

Best City/Urban institutions in Virginia, 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
100
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
91%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Urban and Regional Planners
$89,380
BLS OEWS 2024

2 institutions offering City/Urban in Virginia

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

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville Public
6796%
2Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg Public
3386%

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 Virginia

Jobs in Virginia
1,710
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$89,380
median $81,750
Best-paying metro
$85,540
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Related careers

Urban and Regional Planners
$89,380 avg · 1,710 jobs
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
$105,410 avg · 320 jobs
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
avg · 80 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing City/Urban programs in Virginia.

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

The average annual wage for Urban and Regional Planners in Virginia is $89,380 (median $81,750), across about 1,710 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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