The average annual wage of the occupations is $85,940 and $41 per hour. 4 vocational programs could be taken for the Urban and Regional Planners career. Based on BLS data, a total of 42,690 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 4 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Urban and Regional Planners.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 9 | $30,143 | - | - | - |
| Real Estate Development | 3 | $51,908 | - | - | - |
| Sustainability Studies | 45 | $34,645 | - | - | - |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 5 | $36,931 | - | - | - |
The following 15 occupations are related to Urban and Regional Planners.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | 211K | $258,900 | $124 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 96,520 | $169,120 | $81 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 174K | $83,400 | $40 |
| Emergency Management Directors | 11,910 | $93,690 | $45 |
| Managers, All Other | 590K | $146,320 | $70 |
| Compliance Officers | 384K | $80,190 | $39 |
| Project Management Specialists | 948K | $104,920 | $50 |
| Management Analysts | 838K | $115,530 | $56 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 1,103K | $89,130 | $43 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 437K | $112,430 | $54 |
| Landscape Architects | 20,370 | $83,990 | $40 |
| Conservation Scientists | 22,790 | $73,160 | $35 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 80,730 | $86,710 | $42 |
| Political Scientists | 5,580 | $132,020 | $63 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | 35,210 | $102,210 | $49 |
The following 68 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Urban and Regional Planners. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.