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.
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| Rank | School Name | Students | % of Total | Total On-Campus Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University | 42 | 1% | $23,294 |
| 2 | University of Maryland-College Park | 25 | 0% | $27,146 |
| 3 | Montana State University | 18 | 1% | $22,453 |
| 4 | Metropolitan State University of Denver | 13 | 0% | $9,066 |
| 5 | Marietta College | 8 | 3% | $50,154 |
| 6 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | 4 | 0% | $26,231 |
| 7 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point | 3 | 0% | $19,069 |
| 8 | Central Michigan University | 3 | 0% | $24,889 |
| 9 | Utah State University | 1 | 0% | $20,504 |
| 10 | Kentucky State University | 1 | 0% | $17,078 |
This list indicates the number of students that completed the Land Use Planning and Management/Development program at the schools above.
It is not necessarily an indicator of academic rigor or quality of education.
Note that some schools do not have enough data to be ranked, and these schools will not appear in our lists.