undergraduate
Urban, community and regional planning
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What is an urban, community and regional planning major?
Urban, community, and regional planning students study the principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, and prepare to function as professional planners. This includes instruction in principles of architecture, master plan development, service, communications, and transportation systems design, community and commercial development, zoning, land use planning, applied economics, policy analysis, applicable laws and regulations, and professional responsibilities and managerial duties.
of students said a highlight of this major was the fascinating subject.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said balancing many projects & deadlines was a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do urban, community and regional planning majors make?
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How popular is urban, community and regional planning as a major?
Each year, around 1,040 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and fewer than 5 students obtain an associate degree in urban, community and regional planning. In 2021, 973 students received a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students received an associate degree. This is 3% fewer urban, community and regional planning majors than there were in 2020. Urban, community and regional planning is a relatively uncommon major within public policy and social services.
Advice from urban, community and regional planning majors
Share your experienceStudy!!! Thats the biggest thing, do the readings.
I am an Integrative Studies major. A true Inter-disciplinarian by nature with a diverse background, and years of work experience in hospitality, and I come from a big family who is very close. I have always felt there are many components when navigating societal complexity for the well-being of all. My father was a civil service community leader and community volunteer/board member his entire life (and still sits on several boards post retiring). My mother is a small business owner. They raised me and my five siblings to think outside of the box and to be intentionally kind in understanding those around us. They are my inspiration to help those around me, live sustainably, work hard, care genuinely, and volunteer.
Engage with the professors and other students in the major.
Be ready to work, but it pays off. Engage with professors and material as much as possible.
Follow your dreams, it is such a broad field that you can do so much within. Use your voice for change.
