The Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program educates and trains professional urban planners and researchers to become leaders in developing and applying participatory, evidence-based urban and regional policy and planning solutions that move communities toward a sustainable and resilient future. The MUP program uses an evidence-based approach to planning education based on six major learning outcomes: leadership, inquiry skills, planning knowledge, planning processes, plan assessment, and communication. Upon graduation, our students are able to utilize their knowledge and skills to be effective researchers and practitioners in planning and planning-related fields.
Quick Facts
2023–2024 Tuition and Fees
Student Type
Tuition and Fees per Full-time Academic Year
In-state residents
$11,379.36
Out-of-state residents
$24,375.60
2023–2024 Tuition and Fees for the Master of Urban Planning program.
Retention, Graduation and Certification
Measurement
Definition
Rate
Student Retention Rate
Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2021 and continued into fall 2022
82.4%
Student Graduation Rate
Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2018
84.2%
Number of Degrees Awarded
Number of degrees awarded for 2021- 2022academic year
19
ACIP Pass Rates
Percentage of master’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2018
75%*
Master of Urban Planning retention, graduation, and certification statistics.
*The rate calculation does not include test takers other than recent graduates or test takers who may have taken the exam outside Texas
Employment
Employment Status — Graduating Class of 2021
Percentage
Percentage of full-time graduates employed in planning or planning related positions
75%
Percentage of full-time graduates pursuing further education
12.5%
Percentage of full-time graduates with unknownemployment status
12.5%
Employment status for full-time Master of Urban Planning graduates 12 months after graduation, class of 2021.
Employment Status — Graduating Class of 2022
Percentage
Percentage of full-time graduates employed in planning or planning related positions
70%
Percentage of full-time graduates pursuing further education
6%
Percentage of full-time graduates with unknownemployment status
24%
Employment status for full-time Master of Urban Planning graduates 12 months after graduation, class of 2022.