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Urban planning is shaping the way our cities, states and communities operate, how people navigate the globe, and how cities are planned for success. Urban planners guide communities in making wise decisions about their use of land and resources. The BSP program in urban planning provides students with expertise in both the analysis and the synthesis of the physical, social, political and economic issues that shape urban and regional development. Planning includes:
- computer and research methods
- environmental impact assessment
- geographic information systems
- housing
- landscape architecture and urban design
- planning and zoning law
- public policy formulation and administration
- transportation
- urban and development economics
- utilities
Students take courses that include:
- comprehensive planning
- computer and analytical methods
- planning law
- public policy formulation and administration
- site planning
- socioeconomic and environmental analyses
- urban design
Accelerated BSP/MUEP degree (4 + 1)
This program allows qualified students who are finishing their Bachelor of Science in Planning degree to be enrolled simultaneously in the Master of Urban and Environmental Planning degree program. Students accepted to this program can complete both degrees in 5 years. Students who are eligible will be advised in their junior and senior years by their academic department to apply. More information.
Career Opportunities
Graduates in urban planning pursue career opportunities with private planning firms and governmental planning agencies (mainly at the city level, but also with county, state and federal entities). Some planners elect to pursue graduate degrees to develop specialty skills and to enhance their opportunities for career advancement. The urban planning degree, especially when combined with a focus on geographic information science, gives graduates an advantage in careers that combine urban planning with GIS and in other jobs dealing with urban issues.
More Career Information:
- Employment Outlook from Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
- American Planning Association - What is planning? - What do planners do? Become a student member, find local chapters or divisions of special interests within the field of planning
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Career Guide - Informational brochure and occupational forecasts
- Internships open to ASU students
Offered Online
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Course Information
For more information on the program's courses, admission requirements and transfer agreements, see the degree's academic program web page.
Urban planning is shaping the way our cities, states and communities operate, how people navigate the globe, and how cities are planned for success. Urban planners guide communities in making wise decisions about their use of land and resources. The BSP program in urban planning provides students with expertise in both the analysis and the synthesis of the physical, social, political and economic issues that shape urban and regional development. Planning includes:
- computer and research methods
- environmental impact assessment
- geographic information systems
- housing
- landscape architecture and urban design
- planning and zoning law
- public policy formulation and administration
- transportation
- urban and development economics
- utilities
Students take courses that include:
- comprehensive planning
- computer and analytical methods
- planning law
- public policy formulation and administration
- site planning
- socioeconomic and environmental analyses
- urban design
Degree Offered
Urban Planning (BSP)
Liberal Arts & Sciences, College of
Major Map
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Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.Freshman
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Financial Aid
ASU has many financial aid options. Almost everyone, regardless
of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
Graduates in urban planning pursue career opportunities with private planning firms and governmental planning agencies, mainly at the city level, but also with county, state and federal entities. Some planners elect to pursue graduate degrees to develop specialty skills and to enhance their opportunities for career advancement.The urban planning degree, especially when combined with a focus on geographic information science, gives graduates an advantage in careers that combine urban planning with GIS and in other jobs dealing with urban issues, including:
- comprehensive and long-range planning
- economic development planning
- housing issues
- planning law
- public participation in the planning process
- socioeconomic and environmental analyses
- sustainable planning
- transportation
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | 9.4% | $73,720 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 29.3% | $60,930 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 8.1% | $54,270 |
| Compliance Managers | 3.9% | $105,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2% | $130,620 |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | 10.9% | $46,520 |
| Range Managers | 6.9% | $61,860 |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 6.8% | $84,090 |
| Geographers | -1.6% | $76,420 |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | 7.9% | $71,320 |
| Investment Fund Managers | 3.9% | $105,060 |
| Landscape Architects | 5.5% | $64,570 |
| Lawyers | 5.6% | $114,970 |
| Park Naturalists | 6.9% | $61,860 |
| Appraisers, Real Estate | 7.9% | $52,570 |
| Assessors | 7.9% | $52,570 |
| Real Estate Brokers | 1.8% | $57,360 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | 3.9% | $105,060 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 17% | $65,320 |
| Sociologists | -0.7% | $72,810 |
| Soil and Water Conservationists | 6.9% | $61,860 |
| Supply Chain Managers | 3.9% | $105,060 |
| Transportation Managers | 2.2% | $85,400 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | 6.3% | $66,940 |
| Storage and Distribution Managers | 2.2% | $85,400 |
| Wind Energy Project Managers | 3.9% | $105,060 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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