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Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

MUP Achievement Measurements

Student Achievement

The objective of USC Price’s Master of Urban Planning (MUP) program is to prepare students for employment upon graduation. A performance indicator for that objective is client satisfaction with the quality of student professional skills in the capstone, required at the end of the MUP degree. At the end of the capstone, clients are asked about their experience with USC Price’s MUP program and students. Prior clients have indicated that they are impressed and satisfied with their overall experience and our students’ recommendations. The clients who responded indicated that the capstone reports produced were well-written and responsive to the needs of the organization.

MUP students prove to be tremendously successful as evidenced by their job placement rates and pass rates for the AICP exam (the first step in becoming a certified planner).

2024-2025 Tuition and Fees
In State Residents, per full-time academic year$ 58,312
Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year$ 58,312
Student Retention RatePercent
Percentage of students who began studies in Fall 2022 and continued into Fall 202394%
Student Graduation RatePercent
Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 201998%
Number of Degrees Awarded
Number of degrees for the 2022-2023 academic year81
AICP Pass RatePercent
Percentage of students taking the AICP exam within 3 years who pass, graduating class of 201983%
 EmploymentPercent
Percentage of all graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related, or other positions within 12 months of graduation.99%