MUP in Urban Planning

Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

The Master of Urban Planning requires 48 credits of graduate study.

The credit requirements are broken down and described in greater detail on the Program site and Hunter Graduate Course Catalog.

You must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two letters of recommendation from appropriate academic or professional references
• A statement of purpose of approximately 500 words or fewer

Working with communities to identify needs, create development strategies, and implement programs.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $70,000

Addressing environmental issues, sustainability, and land use planning.

Salary Range: Varies, typically $50,000 - $80,000

Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze spatial data for planning purposes.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $85,000

Analyzing housing needs, developing policies, and working with nonprofits or government agencies.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $75,000

Working with nonprofit organizations focused on urban issues.

Salary Range: Varies, typically $45,000 - $70,000

Analyzing policies related to urban development, often within government agencies or think tanks.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000

Working in private real estate firms to assess potential development projects.

Salary Range: Varies, typically $60,000 - $100,000

Focusing on transportation systems, traffic management, and infrastructure.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $90,000

Working on the aesthetic and functional aspects of urban spaces.

Salary Range: Varies, typically $50,000 - $100,000

Working for government agencies or private firms to design, develop, and implement urban plans.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $80,000