Urban Planning Degree

The urban planning program at Prairie View A&M University 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 Texas colleges that offer urban planning degrees.

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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)

3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX

Prairie View A&M University is a public historically black institution located in Prairie View, TX. A majority of historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Texas. Enrollment at Prairie View A&M University exceeds eight thousand per year.

Students can pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores between 1110 - 1370 for the SAT exam and within the range of 15 - 20 for the ACT exam is common among students admitted to PVAMU. 40% of applicants are admitted to this school, of which 48% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at pvamu.edu.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $6,700 and out-of-state residents pay $15,000 annually. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,400 each year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The mascot for Prairie View A&M University is the "Panthers", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the PVAMU website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Urban Planning Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. PVAMU offers a master'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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 340
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $73350
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $76740

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).