Urban Planning (BSP)

Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in Planning in urban planning teaches theories and practices for creating equitable, healthy and happy communities. In this unique program, you’ll study transportation, business districts, neighborhoods, green space and more. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to design impactful communities.

Quick facts

Next start date: 05/19/2025

Total classes: 40

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 120

Urban and city planning courses

Throughout this program’s coursework, you’ll explore the qualitative and quantitative research methodologies needed to analyze the physical, social, political and economic issues that shape urban and regional development. In your required courses, you’ll learn about sustainability and foundational principles. You’ll also have the opportunity to take specialized elective courses that focus on economic development, planning laws, government planning, environmental planning, ethics and social issues found within urban planning.

City planner and more: Jobs you can get with an urban planning degree

Once you’ve completed this urban planning degree, you’ll be prepared to continue your education with an advanced degree or apply for jobs in the public, private or nonprofit sectors. Urban planners are involved in a wide range of areas, from transportation and economic development to environmental planning, housing or community development. Depending on your area of interest, potential career paths may involve current planning and zoning review, long-range planning, public participation, site development and design, community advocacy, consulting and more. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Growth: 5.4%
Salary: $60,670

Environmental Restoration Planners

Growth: 6.1%
Salary: $76,480

Foresters

Growth: 2.4%
Salary: $64,220

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Growth: 4.6%
Salary: $71,690

Landscape Architects

Growth: 0.7%
Salary: $73,210

Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Growth: 4.6%
Salary: $61,560

Real Estate Brokers

Growth: 3.5%
Salary: $62,190

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Growth: 4.6%
Salary: $71,690

Transportation Planners

Growth: 1.7%
Salary: $88,900

Urban and Regional Planners

Growth: 3.7%
Salary: $79,540