Public Information
The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the Bachelor of Urban Studies and Planning degree and the Master of Urban Planning degree.
Student Achievement
Beginning with the class of 2012, the Department of Urban and Regional Planning has used an annual alumni survey to demonstrate the knowlege, skills and values gained by graduates.
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BAUSP Student Achievement (assessments based on 2018 survey of graduating seniors) Of 19 graduating seniors, 15 responded, for a response rate of 79% |
Percent agreeing or strongly agreeing with these statements. |
| I learned useful and substantive information about planning | 93% |
| How would you rate the following skills after having gone through the DURP program | Percent rating skills “much stronger” or “stronger” |
| Write effectively | 87% |
| Function effectively as a member of a team | 100% |
| Plan and execute complex projects | 87% |
| Communicate well orally | 80% |
| Develop an awareness of social problems | 87% |
| Formulate original ideas and solutions | 87% |
| Think analytically and logically | 93% |
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MUP Student Achievement (assessments based on 2018 survey of graduating MUPs) Of 28 graduating Master’s, 20 responded, for a response rate of 71% |
Percent agreeing or strongly agreeing with these statements |
| I learned useful and substantive information about planning | 90% |
| How would you rate the following skills after having gone through the MUP program? | Percent rating skills “much stronger” or “stronger” |
| Ability to formulate original ideas and solutions | 90% |
| Ability to analyze information from many perspectives | 80% |
| Ability to communicate well orally | 70% |
| Ability to communicate effectively in writing | 80% |
| Function effectively as a member of a team | 90% |
| Understanding of different philosophies, cultures and ways of life | 85% |
| Confidence in approaching new planning situations or problems | 90% |
| Depth of knowledge in your focus area | 95% |
Tuition and Fees (per full-time academic year)
2018-19 Academic Year Tuition Fees Total
Undergraduate In-state $13,640 $4,174 $17,814
Out-of-state $30,782 $4,174 $34,162
International $31,656 $4,174 $35,830
Graduate In-state $14,092 $4,478 $18,570
Out-of-state $29,110 $4,478 $33,588
International $29,110 $4,478 $33,588
Student Retention Rate
Percentage of degree-seeking BAUSP students who began studies in Fall 2017 and continued into Fall 2018 93%
Percentage of degree-seeking Master’s students who began studies in Fall 2017 and continued into Fall 2018 88%
Student Graduation Rate
Percentage of single-degree BAUSP students graduating within 6 years, entering class of 2012 72%
Percentage of single-degree Master’s students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2014 93%
Number of Degrees Awarded
Number of degrees awarded for the 2017-2018 Academic year:
BAUSP 20
MUP 26
AICP Certification
Percentage of BAUSP graduates taking the AICP exam within 7 years who pass, graduating class of 2011 50%
Percentage of MUP graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2013 70%
Employment
Percentage of fulltime graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2017:
BAUSP 43% (37% in graduate school)
MUP 69%
Updated April 1 2019