Urban and Regional Planners
Education
A master's degree from an accredited planning program provides the best training for a wide range of planning positions. Experience and acquiring certification lead to the best opportunities for advancement.
Related College Majors
Urban Studies/Affairs. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $19,358.00 per year
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $13,358.00 per year
Real Estate Development. - More About This Major
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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $36,455.00 per year
Certifications or Licenses
As of 2009, New Jersey was the only state that required planners to be licensed, although Michigan required registration to use the title "community planner." Licensure in New Jersey is based on t...
General Qualifications
Planners must be able to think in terms of spatial relationships and visualize the effects of their plans and designs. They should be flexible and be able to reconcile different viewpoints and mak...
Knowledge
- English Language
- Law and Government
- Administration and Management
- Transportation
- Customer and Personal Service
Most Common Education Levels
The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.
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