Public Performance Information
The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the Master of Urban and Regional Planning Program
Student Achievement
| Student Achievement | |||
| Self-Assessment of Proficiency in Key Planning Skills, 1 Year After Graduation Percent of survey respondents who responded that they were very well prepared, well prepared or prepared: |
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| Percent of survey respondents who responded that they were very well prepared, well prepared or prepared: | |||
| 2018 graduates | 2019 graduates | 2020 graduates | |
| Communicate effectively orally | 100.0% | 92.3% | 92.9% |
| Communicate effectively in writing | 100.0% | 92.3% | 92.9% |
| Access and analyze data | 100.0% | 92.3% | 92.9% |
| Work collaboratively | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85.7% |
| Student Achievement | |||
| Supervisor Evaluations of MURP Interns | |||
| Average overall evaluation score and by knowledge, skill and value category | |||
| (5=excellent and 1=poor) | |||
| 2018-19 | 2019-20 | 2020-21 | |
| n=3 | n=4 | n= 3 | |
| Overall | 4.83 | 4.41 | 4.67 |
| Conduct research | 4.83 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Collect and analyze data | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
| Communicate orally | 4.83 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
| Communicate in writing | 4.67 | 4.00 | 4.33 |
| Communicate graphically | 4.67 | 4.25 | na |
| Formulate plans | 4.83 | na | na |
| Work collaboratively | 5.00 | 4.75 | 5.00 |
| Solve problems | 5.00 | 4.50 | 5.00 |
| Work with diverse communities/stakeholders | 4.83 | na | na |
| 2021-2022 Tuition and Fees | |
| In State Residents, per full-time academic year | $9,108 |
| Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year | $13,678 |
| Student Retention Rate | |
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2020 and continued into fall 2021 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2019 and continued into fall 2020 | 55.6% |
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2018 and continued into fall 2019 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2017 and continued into fall 2018 | 85.7% |
| Student Graduation Rate | |
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2017 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2016 | 85.7% |
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2015 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2014 | 77.3% |
| Number of Degrees Awarded | |
| Number of degrees awarded for 2020-2021 Academic Year | 9 |
| Number of degrees awarded for 2019-2020 Academic Year | 17 |
| Number of degrees awarded for 2018-2019 Academic Year | 14 |
| Number of degrees awarded for 2017-2018 Academic Year | 12 |
| AICP Certification | |
| Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2016 | 100.00% |
| Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2015 | 100.00% |
| Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2014 | 100.00% |
| Percentage of master's graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2013 | 87.50% |
| Employment | |
| Percentage of full-time graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2020 | 73.3%** |
| Percentage of full-time graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2019 | 82.4% |
| Percentage of full-time graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2018 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of full-time graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2017 | 80.0% |
*consists of all graduates including those pursuing advanced degrees, those employed in jobs unrelated to planning, and those with unknown employment status.
** Three (20%) graduates are pursuing advanced degrees full-time.