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A career in Urban and Environmental Planning almost guarantees a job with Local, State, or Federal Government as nearly 70% of all Urban and Environmental Planners are employed by Government Agencies. The are a wide range of opportunities in Urban and Environmental Planning but most focus on establishing planning processes in order to further our protection of the environment in urban and rural settings.

Careers in Urban and Environmental Planning will also most likely require a two year, four year, or graduate level degree but are extremely financially rewarding often allowing Urban and Environmental Planners to earn between between $41,950 and $67,530 annually according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Take a look at these 5 educational resources for Urban and Environmental Planning.


1. Rutgers University

Rutgers has four major focuses in their Environmental Planning and Design Major. Rutgers also has a number of Career Services resources which will help you determine if Graduate School or Industry is the next best step.

2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers a major in Urban Affairs & Planning which allows a focus in Environmental Planning and Policy, Land Use and Physical Development Planning, Housing, Community and Economic Development, & International Development Planning. A list of the Undergrad and Graduate degrees can be found on the site, each providing detailed insight into what a student may experience during the programs of study.

3. Cleveland State University

The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs has one of the best facilities in the country for Urban Affairs Studies. With 16 centers for Urban Affairs research, Urban and Environmental Planning can be studied from multiple disciplines.

4. State University of New York at Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta offers a Undergrad major in Environmental Sciences with a Environmental Planning Concentration. The program allows students the flexibility of selecting to pursue studies that will guide them towards a career or additional studies at the Graduate level.

5. University of Florida

The University of Florida’s Department of Urban and Regional Planning program offers a 2 year Masters Degree. The program's Community Outreach Partnership Program gives students an opportunity for hands on work in local Florida Communities.


Additional Resources for Careers in Urban and Environmental Planning

American Planning Association
Environmental Career Center

Date: 8/8/2007
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