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Academic programs in North America leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in urban and regional planning. (2001)

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The institutions (programs) listed here have been accredited as of November 2024, as reported by the accrediting organization. As information about institutions (programs) that have obtained or lost their accreditation subsequent to this date has become available and verified, these institutions (programs) have been added or deleted.

Accredited Programs by Institution

CHEA Profile	Accredited Program	City	State / Territory / Province
University of Massachusetts Boston	Master of Science in Urban Planning and Community Development	Boston	MA
The University of Memphis	Master of City and Regional Planning	Memphis	TN
University of Michigan	Master of Urban and Regional Planning	Ann Arbor	MI
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities	Master of Urban and Regional Planning	Minneapolis	MN
University of Missouri-Kansas City	Bachelor of Arts In Urban Planning and Design	Kansas City	MO
University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Master of Community and Regional Planning	Lincoln	NE
University of New Mexico	Master of Community and Regional Planning	Albuquerque	NM
University of New Orleans	Master of Urban and Regional Planning	New Orleans	LA
University of Oklahoma	Master of Regional and City Planning	Norman	OK
University of Oregon	Master of Community and Regional Planning	Eugene	OR
University of Pennsylvania	Master of City Planning	Philadelphia	PA
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus	Master in Planning	San Juan	PR
University of South Florida	Master of Urban and Regional Planning	Tampa	FL
University of Southern California	Master of Urban Planning	Los Angeles	CA
University of Utah	Master of City & Metropolitan Planning	Salt Lake City	UT
University of Virginia	Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning	Charlottesville	VA
University of Virginia	Master of Urban and Environmental Planning	Charlottesville	VA
University of Washington	Master of Urban Planning	Seattle	WA
University of Wisconsin-Madison	Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning	Madison	WI
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee	Master of Urban Planning	Milwaukee	WI
Virginia Commonwealth University	Master of Urban and Regional Planning	Richmond	VA
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	Master of Urban and Regional Planning	Blacksburg	VA
Wayne State University	Master of Urban Planning	Detroit	MI
West Chester University of Pennsylvania	Bachelor of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning	West Chester	PA
Western Washington University	Bachelor of Arts in Urban Planning and Sustainable Development	Bellingham	WA