The Master of Urban Planning balances theory, hands-on skills development, and studio collaboration to equip students for success as professional urban planners.
Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
The Master of Urban Planning requires 54 credits of graduate study.
The credit requirements are broken down and described in greater detail on the Program site and Hunter Graduate Course Catalog.
Go to the Course CatalogYou must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for admission. Meeting these minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance to the program.
While specific career paths and salaries can vary based on factors such as experience, location, and industry demand, here are ten potential career paths for individuals with an MUP in Urban Planning in New York City (NYC), along with approximate average salaries:
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
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Hunter College may consider late applications on a rolling basis pending space is still available in the program.
Fall | Spring |
March 1 | October 15 |
Some programs may extend their application deadlines beyond those listed above. Please contact Graduate Admissions for specific information. For information on how to apply, click the link below.
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have taken all or part of their undergraduate education in a country where English is not the native language are required to submit scores on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The following minimum scores must be obtained: