Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs, 7th Edition: The only comprehensive rankings of graduate urban planning programs

The Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs (Guide) is the only comprehensive ranking and listing of graduate urban planning programs available. In its 7th edition, the Guide is exhaustively researched by the staff of Planetizen. Thousands of students have used the Guide to inform their decision on which graduate programs to apply to, and ultimately, attend.FeaturesDetailed profiles of 95 U.S. master's programs in planning.Profiles of students and professionals showcasing the diversity of fields available with a planning education.An introduction to the various academic and professional paths enabled by the graduate study of planning.Advice for selecting a master's program and applying to graduate school in planning from a professor of urban planning at Harvard University.New research on trends in the planning job market since 2012.The 7th Edition of the Planetizen Guide to Graduate Urban Planning Programs is published with data collected and analyzed in 2023.Comprehensive Rankings:Top 25 ranked urban planning programsBest programs by region (Midwest, Northeast, South, and West)Top 25 programs according to urban planning educatorsNumerous additional ranking categories (e.g., suburban, big city, and small town programs).Focus Your Graduate Program Search:Admissions requirements and statisticsCost of attendanceFaculty and student demographicsSpecializationsCareer and certification prospectsStudy abroad opportunitiesHear From:Current grad students, with advice on what to look for in a programPracticing professionals, revealing how they made the most of their graduate studiesA planning professor, who explains how to launch your planning careerPlanetizen's editorial staff, on why one would choose a career in urban planning Read more