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Major Overview for Land Use Planning and Management/Development

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Overview for Land Use Planning and Management/Development

A program that focuses on how public and/or private land and associated resources can be preserved, developed, and used for maximum social, economic, and environmental benefit. Includes instruction in natural resources management, natural resource economics, public policy, regional and land use planning, environmental impact assessment, applicable law and regulations, government and politics, principles of business and real estate land use, statistical and analytical tools, computer applications, mapping and report preparation, site analysis, cost analysis, and communications skills.

Careers for Land Use Planning and Management/Development Majors

A major in Land Use Planning and Management/Development is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Land Use Planning and Management/Development

Top 3 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Land Use Planning and Management/Development among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Denver, CO
20
(0.8%)
Minimally Selective$4,777
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bozeman, MT
7
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$13,579
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
River Falls, WI
4
(0.4%)
Minimally Selective$11,125
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.