Urban Planning Degree

The urban planning program at Miami University – Oxford 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 Ohio colleges that offer urban planning degrees.

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Miami University – Oxford

4200 E University Blvd, Middletown, OH

Miami University - Oxford is a public institution located in Oxford, Ohio and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Miami University - Oxford has a yearly student enrollment of approximately seventeen thousand.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Miami of Ohio. A score between 1090 to 1280 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Miami of Ohio accepts about 70% of students applying. Of those accepted, nearly 26% enrolled. More information on admissions can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $14,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $31,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,600 for the year. Some students at Miami University - Oxford may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-A)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-A)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-A)
• Football (NCAA Division I-A)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at www.miamioh.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Urban Planning Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Miami University – Oxford offers a bachelor's degree program in urban planning.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.84
  • Average Annual Salary: $66220

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).