The Planning Accreditation Board requires this information be posted for the University of California, Berkeley's Master of City Planning (M.C.P.) program.
Student Achievement
The Department of City and Regional Planning administered a survey for 2018 - 2019 M.C.P. program graduates one year post graduation, which included the questions below.
| Through the MCP Program, I have formed lifelong analytical, research and communication skills. |
93% responded "strongly agree" or "agree" |
| Through the MCP Program, I have gained the knowledge and skill sets to successfully practice planning in a variety of urban, metropolitan, and regional settings. |
85% responded "strongly agree" or "agree" |
| Through the MCP Program, I have formed an understanding of the history and theory of cities and urban regions. |
90% responded "strongly agree" or "agree" |
| Through the MCP Program, I have formed sensitivity to the human impacts of planning decisions. |
93% responded "strongly agree" or "agree" |
| Overall, how would you rate the quality of your academic experience at Berkeley? |
96% responded "excellent", "very good", or "good" |
| Overall, how would you rate the quality of your professional development opportunities at Berkeley? |
100% responded "excellent", "very good", or "good" |
| How would you rate the overall program quality? |
90% responded "excellent", "very good", or "good" |
2020-21 Tuition and Fees (Note: The 2022-22 fee schedule will be updated in late July 2021)
| In State Residents, per full-time academic year 1 |
$27,464.50 |
| In State Residents, per full-time academic year 2 |
$27,369.50 |
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ESTIMATED TOTAL: IN STATE RESIDENTS, FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS
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$54,834.00 |
| Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year 1 |
$39,709.50 |
| Out of State Residents, per full-time academic year 2 |
$39,614.50 |
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ESTIMATED TOTAL: OUT OF STATE RESIDENTS, FULL-TIME, 2 YEARS
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$79,324.00 |
- For a complete breakdown of student tuition, fees, and charges please visit the Office of the Registrar's website: Graduate Professional - College of Environmental Design.
- These figures may not be final; actual tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by the Regents of the University of California or, as authorized, by the President of the University of California.
- Accordingly, final approved levels and charges may differ from the amounts shown.
- There is a yearly increase of 3.5% of the Professional Degree Supplemental Tuition (PDST).
- PDST is not covered by tuition remission associated with academic student employment (ASE) as a GSI, GSR, Reader or Tutor.
- DCRP is not able to provide aid to cover the PDST for all students each semester.
- For an estimated Graduate Student Budget, which includes tuition/fees, books/supplies, room/board, personal costs, transportation and health insurance, please visit the Berkeley Financial Aid & Scholarships website: Cost of Attendance: Graduate Student Budget.
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Student Retention Rate
| Percentage of students who began studies in fall 2019 and continued into fall 2020 |
95% |
Student Graduation Rate
| Percentage of students graduating within 4 years, entering class of 2016 |
95% |
Number of Degrees Awarded
| Number of degrees awarded for the 2019 - 2020 Academic Year |
57 |
AICP Certification
| Percentage of master’s graduates taking the AICP exam within 5 years who pass, graduating class of 2015 |
80% |
Employment
| Percentage of full-time graduates obtaining professional planning, planning-related or other positions within 12 months of graduation, graduating class of 2019 |
96% |
| Organization Types |
| Consulting Agency |
46% |
| Non-profit Organization |
23% |
| Other Private Organization |
12% |
| Local Government Agency or Department |
8% |
| Regional Government Agency or Department |
4% |
| University or College |
4% |
| Other |
4% |
| Current Salary Range |
| $50,000-$65,000 |
4% |
| $65,000 or more |
92% |
| Prefer Not to Answer |
4% |