Public information for the Master of Urban Planning
Planning Accreditation Board Information
Student achievement
Our most recent survey of alumni revealed that 95% reported being satisfied or very satisfied with their education. Ninety-one percent reported being very satisfied or satisfied with the education they received in their chosen specialization. Using internal metrics, students meet all 18 learning outcome requirements of the PAB (with an achievement rate of 90% or more).
Graduates work in a variety of institutions. Our alum survey revealed that 30% worked with local governments, 7% with counties or regional authorities, 3% with state or federal agencies, 30% with the private sector, 27% with the not-for-profit sector and 3% in higher education or research.
2023-2024 tuition and fees
| Classification | Cost |
|---|---|
| In-state residents, per full-time academic year | $13,890 |
| Out-of-state residents, per full-time academic year | $28,117 |
Student retention rate
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2022 and continued into fall 2023 | 70% |
Student graduation rate
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2019 | 69% |
Number of degrees awarded
| Number of degrees awarded for 2022-2023 Academic Year | 18 |
AICP pass rate
| Percentage of master’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2019 | 100% |
Employment
| Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2022 | 96% |
Professional Licensure Program Disclosure
Federal regulations require Wayne State University to publicly disclose, for each educational program designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (or advertised as meeting those requirements), information about whether program completion would meet those requirements in a state. These public disclosure requirements apply to all programs, regardless of their modality (i.e., in-person, remote/online, and hybrid programs).
The University has determined that the curriculum of the program leading to the Master of Urban Planning at Wayne State University meets the educational requirements for licensure or certification in all of the United States.
The information stated above is based on educational requirements that were available to the program on September 14, 2022. Wayne State will continue to update our accreditation status for professional licensure and/or certification. Students who live outside of the United States and wish to pursue licensure should consult with the licensing board in their country to determine specific requirements of their licensure and whether the completion of the Master of Urban Planning at Wayne State University would meet those requirements.
All current and prospective students are also encouraged to connect with the American Institute of Certified Planners for additional information regarding non-educational requirements for professional licensure/certification, including, but not limited to, work experience, outside agency examinations, or background clearance.