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2026 Best L& Use Planning & Management/Development Master’s Degree Schools

2 Colleges in the United States
10 L& Use Planning & Management/Development Degrees Awarded
$57,901 Avg Early-Career Salary

L& Use Planning & Management/Development degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best l& use planning & management/development schools.

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Best Schools for L& Use Planning & Management/Development in the United States

These are the top schools for a master’s degree in l& use planning & management/development, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in L& Use Planning & Management/Development

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University Of Maryland College Park is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in l& use planning & management/development. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. About 10 l& use planning & management/development degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Graduates of the l& use planning & management/development program make about $57,901 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Read more about the l& use planning & management/development program at University Of Maryland College Park

Other L& Use Planning & Management/Development Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare L& Use Planning & Management/Development rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in L& Use Planning & Management/Development
Associate's Degrees in L& Use Planning & Management/Development
Bachelor's Degrees in L& Use Planning & Management/Development
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 17 schools evaluated.

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