Urban Planning Degree

The urban planning program at Rowan 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 New Jersey colleges that offer urban planning degrees.

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Rowan University

Also known as Rowan College of New Jersey

900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ

Rowan University is a public institution located in Glassboro, New Jersey and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Rowan University has a yearly student enrollment of nearly eleven thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Psychology
• Communication Technology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by admissions staff. Most students at this school scored within the range of 1530 to 1760 on the SAT. 57% of applicants are accepted to Rowan University, of which 35% choose to enroll. 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 approximately $13,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $22,000 per year. The price of on-campus housing is around $7,400 per year. Students at Rowan University may be eligible for aid which is typically grants and loans.

The Rowan University Professors participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at www.rowan.edu.

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

• 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).