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46.49%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

87%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

14:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,533

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Urban Planning Degree

The urban planning program at CUNY City College prepares students for a career in government agencies, private enterprises, or nonprofit organizations. The program focuses on applying principles of planning, analysis, and architecture to the development and improvement of urban areas and surrounding regions, functioning as professional planners. Program courses include: principle of architecture, master plan development, service communications, community and commercial development, zoning, land use planning, applied economics, policy analysis, applicable laws and regulations, and professional responsibilities and managerial duties. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer urban planning degrees.

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CUNY City College

2800 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY

CUNY City College is a public school that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in New York, New York, in a predominantly urban area. City has a yearly student enrollment of nearly 15,000.

Students can select from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Psychology
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism
  • English Language And Literature
  • Visual And Performing Arts

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Most students at City scored in a range of 940 to 1190 on the SAT exam. Competition runs high for admissions, given that only 30% of students who applied are admitted to the school.

The cost of undergraduate tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,000 and out-of-state residents pay $13,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $11,000 per year. Some students at CUNY City College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at City through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Fencing (NCAA Division III)

Students may take a look at the school's www.cuny.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Urban Planning Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY City College offers a master's degree program in urban planning.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male7
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian2
Black1
Hispanic2
White6

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Urban Planning program at CUNY City College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Urban and Regional Planners

Description

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, urban and regional planners employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 70
      • Average Hourly Rate: $39.01
      • Average Annual Salary: $81140
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 210
      • Average Hourly Rate: $35.98
      • Average Annual Salary: $74830

      Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

      Description

      Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

      Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

      Description

      All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates CUNY City College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To help support students, CUNY City College may provide student services like:

      • Distance learning
      • Counseling assistance
      • Student employment
      • Employment search assistance
      • Day care for children

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      CUNY City College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Baseball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
      • Basketball (City University of New York Ath Conf)
      • Fencing
      • Soccer
      • Track and Field, Indoor
      • Track and Field, Outdoor
      • Track and Field, X-Country
      • Volleyball