MA and MS Public Information
Student Achievement
All UEP MA and MS students gain experience and develop knowledge in the planning and policy fields through a team project for a community or public organization, an internship, and an independent thesis or capstone exam.
Examples of recent field projects and thesis/capstone exams convey the range of these experiences.
For additional examples of student and alumni achievements, see student news on the UEP blog. A 2020 survey of recent alumni (2-5 years post-graduation) revealed high rates of satisfaction with how the UEP MA program prepares students for careers in policy and planning:
| Objective | Alumni Satisfaction |
|---|
| Understanding the social, environmental, and urban problems they seek to address | 89% satisfied |
| Learning about the kinds of policy and planning solutions they seek to advance | 80% satisfied |
| Making meaningful contributions to social or environmental justice efforts | 81% satisfied |
| Survey respondents are highly satisfied with their current employment in the policy and planning field | 74% satisfied |
| Would recommend UEP's degree programs to people interested in pursuing a career in policy and planning | 86% agree |
| The UEP education was worth their investment of time and financial resources | 80% agree |
2023-2024 Tuition and Fees
| Residency | Tuition and Fees |
|---|
| In State Residents, per full-time academic year | $37,737 |
| Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year | $37,737 |
Student Retention Rate
| Student Status | Retention Rate |
|---|
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2022 and continued into fall 2023 | 97% |
Student Graduation Rate
| Graduating Class | Graduation Rate |
|---|
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2019 | 76% |
Number of Degrees Awarded
| Academic Year | Degrees Awarded |
|---|
| Number of degrees awarded for 2022-2023 Academic Year | 43 |
AICP Certification
| Graduating Class | Certification Rate |
|---|
| Percentage of master’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 2019 | 100% |
Employment
| Graduating Class | Employment Rate |
|---|
| Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2022 | 97% |