Masters (MS) in Urban Planning in the United States

14 masters programmes in urban planning at 13 universities in the United States are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 32,732 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 26,801 USD and 36,796 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Urban Planning programmes

14 programmes

Specialisations within urban planning

Urban Studies 8 Urban Planning 6

Universities for urban planning in the United States

Masters (MS) in Urban Planning in the United States: common questions

How many urban planning programmes are there in the United States?
14 urban planning masters programmes at 13 universities in the United States are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a urban planning degree in the United States cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in urban planning in the United States is 32,732 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 26,801 USD and 36,796 USD per year.
Can I study urban planning in the United States in English?
Yes — 100% of the urban planning programmes in the United States in our catalogue are taught in English (14 of 14).

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