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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:
Students take courses that include:
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.
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.
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The urban planning program introduces students to issues faced by urban areas and the tools necessary to address them. 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 encompasses:
Students take courses that include:
Urban Planning (BSP)
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Graduates of 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:
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 |
---|---|---|
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | 10.3% | $58,670 |
Compliance Managers | 8% | $105,610 |
Geographers | 6.7% | $76,860 |
Landscape Architects | 6.4% | $65,760 |
Appraisers, Real Estate | 14.4% | $54,010 |
Assessors | 14.4% | $54,010 |
Regulatory Affairs Managers | 8% | $105,610 |
Transportation Managers | 6.7% | $92,460 |
Urban and Regional Planners | 12.8% | $71,490 |
Storage and Distribution Managers | 6.7% | $92,460 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).