Urban and Regional Planners

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

$83,720
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+3% projected 2024–2034
Master's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Urban and regional planners develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities in cities, counties, metropolitan areas, and other jurisdictions.

Programs That Prepare You

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Public Administration(masters)Anna Maria College, MA
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Public Administration(bachelors)Barry University, FL
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Real Estate Development(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
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Real Estate Development(masters)Woodbury University, CA
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Real Estate Development(masters)Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, GA
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Real Estate Development(masters)University of Washington-Seattle Campus, WA
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Real Estate Development(masters)University of California-Berkeley, CA
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Real Estate Development(masters)Fordham University, NY
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Real Estate Development(masters)Pratt Institute-Main, NY
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Real Estate Development(masters)University of Arizona, AZ
$100,336
Real Estate Development(masters)Boston Architectural College, MA
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Real Estate Development(masters)Tulane University of Louisiana, LA
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Real Estate Development(masters)Thomas Jefferson University, PA
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Real Estate Development(masters)Auburn University, AL
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Public Administration(masters)University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, MN
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Public Administration(grad-cert)Indiana University-Indianapolis, IN
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Public Administration(masters)Golden Gate University, CA
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Public Administration(masters)Columbia University in the City of New York, NY
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Public Administration(masters)University of San Francisco, CA
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