Central, Louisiana has 1 accredited school offering urban planning programs. Central has a population of about 29,603. Median household income is $90,091 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Baton Rouge, LA metro area, the top-earning urban planning-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $105,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Urban Planning Schools to Central
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer urban planning programs near Central, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Central city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Central.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,872
Avg net price
$12,384/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats
- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Louisiana schools on the Louisiana urban planning page.
Urban Planning Wages Near Central
Central is part of the Baton Rouge, LA metro area (BLS area code 12940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana statewide.
| Occupation |
Median Wage |
Source |
COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
| Urban and Regional Planners |
$74,500 |
LA statewide |
$82,048 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health |
$69,560 |
Baton Rouge, LA |
$76,608 |
| Surveyors |
$69,710 |
Baton Rouge, LA |
$76,773 |
| Geographers |
N/A |
LA statewide |
– |
| Social and Community Service Managers |
$85,880 |
Baton Rouge, LA |
$94,581 |
| Management Analysts |
$99,680 |
Baton Rouge, LA |
$109,780 |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists |
$59,990 |
LA statewide |
$66,068 |
| Managers, All Other |
$105,340 |
Baton Rouge, LA |
$116,013 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Central at a Glance
| Metric |
Value |
Source |
| Population |
29,603 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income |
$90,091 |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ |
32.7% |
Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) |
90.8 (below U.S. average) |
BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Central-Area Cities With Urban Planning Programs
- Baton Rouge, LA – 9.9 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Hammond, LA – 34.8 mi away (69,616 pop)
- Mandeville, LA – 57.8 mi away (95,576 pop)
- Morgan City, LA – 59.8 mi away (30,061 pop)
- Kenner, LA – 60.1 mi away (67,089 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited urban planning schools are near Central, LA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering urban planning programs near Central. The closest is University of New Orleans in New Orleans, LA (68.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Orleans (68.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying urban planning roles near Central?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying urban planning-related roles near Central are: Managers, All Other ($105,340), Management Analysts ($99,680), Social and Community Service Managers ($85,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Baton Rouge instead of Central?
Baton Rouge, LA is 9.9 miles from Central and has its own set of local urban planning programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Central an affordable place to study urban planning?
Central’s median household income of $90,091 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Central while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
Learn More About Urban Planning Programs
Other Programs Available in Central
Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Central:
- History programs in Central, LA
- English programs in Central, LA
- Sociology programs in Central, LA
- Anthropology programs in Central, LA
- Political Science programs in Central, LA
- Philosophy programs in Central, LA
- Mathematics programs in Central, LA
- General Studies programs in Central, LA
- Forensic Psychology programs in Central, LA
- Child Development programs in Central, LA
- Data Science programs in Central, LA
- Electrical Engineering programs in Central, LA
- Software Engineering programs in Central, LA
- Engineering Management programs in Central, LA
- Geography programs in Central, LA
- Aviation Management programs in Central, LA
- Public Policy programs in Central, LA
- International Relations programs in Central, LA
- Chemistry programs in Central, LA
- Physics programs in Central, LA
- Neuroscience programs in Central, LA
- Spanish programs in Central, LA
- Film programs in Central, LA
- Fashion programs in Central, LA
- Architecture programs in Central, LA
- Industrial Design programs in Central, LA
- Game Design programs in Central, LA
- Instructional Design programs in Central, LA
- Higher Education Administration programs in Central, LA
- Global Health programs in Central, LA
- Art History programs in Central, LA
- Creative Writing programs in Central, LA
- Environmental Science programs in Central, LA
- Nutrition programs in Central, LA
- Theology programs in Central, LA
- Library Science programs in Central, LA
- Applied Behavior Analysis programs in Central, LA
- Medical Billing and Coding programs in Central, LA
- Medical Assistant programs in Central, LA
- Pharmacy Technician programs in Central, LA
- Health Science programs in Central, LA
- Occupational Safety and Health programs in Central, LA
- Entrepreneurship programs in Central, LA
- Interior Design programs in Central, LA
- Photography programs in Central, LA
- Sustainability Management programs in Central, LA
- Behavioral Health Science programs in Central, LA
- Mental Health Counseling programs in Central, LA
- Substance Abuse Counseling programs in Central, LA
- Journalism programs in Central, LA
- Public Relations programs in Central, LA
- Communication Disorders programs in Central, LA
- Speech Pathology programs in Central, LA
- Technical Communication programs in Central, LA
- Professional Writing programs in Central, LA
- Strategic Communications programs in Central, LA
- Business Development programs in Central, LA
- Construction Management programs in Central, LA
- Economics programs in Central, LA
- Financial Technology programs in Central, LA
- Forensic Accounting programs in Central, LA
- Health Information Management programs in Central, LA
- Hospitality Management programs in Central, LA
- International Business programs in Central, LA
- Organizational Leadership programs in Central, LA
- Management Information Systems programs in Central, LA
- Nonprofit Management programs in Central, LA
- Operations Management programs in Central, LA
- Public Administration programs in Central, LA
- Real Estate programs in Central, LA
- Recreation Management programs in Central, LA
- Retail Management programs in Central, LA
- Risk Management programs in Central, LA
- Statistics programs in Central, LA
- Taxation programs in Central, LA
- Corrections programs in Central, LA
- Crime Analysis programs in Central, LA
- Criminal Justice Administration programs in Central, LA
- Criminology programs in Central, LA
- Cybercrime programs in Central, LA
- Emergency Management programs in Central, LA
- Fire Science programs in Central, LA
- Forensic Science programs in Central, LA
- Legal Services programs in Central, LA
- Legal Studies programs in Central, LA
- Paralegal programs in Central, LA
- Security Management programs in Central, LA
- Cloud Computing programs in Central, LA
- Computer Engineering programs in Central, LA
- Innovation programs in Central, LA
- Mobile App Development programs in Central, LA
- Software Development programs in Central, LA
- User Experience programs in Central, LA
- Web Development programs in Central, LA
- Artificial Intelligence programs in Central, LA
- Machine Learning programs in Central, LA
- Supply Chain Management programs in Central, LA
- Data Analytics programs in Central, LA
- Public Health programs in Central, LA
- Human Resources programs in Central, LA
- Project Management programs in Central, LA
- Special Education programs in Central, LA
- Homeland Security programs in Central, LA
- Marketing programs in Central, LA
- Finance programs in Central, LA
- Kinesiology programs in Central, LA
- Sports Management programs in Central, LA
- Early Childhood Education programs in Central, LA
- Elementary Education programs in Central, LA
- Biology programs in Central, LA
- Communications programs in Central, LA
- Graphic Design programs in Central, LA
- Human Services programs in Central, LA
- MBA programs in Central, LA
- Criminal Justice programs in Central, LA
- Nursing programs in Central, LA
- Business Administration programs in Central, LA
- Computer Science programs in Central, LA
- Psychology programs in Central, LA
- Education programs in Central, LA
- Engineering programs in Central, LA
- Technology programs in Central, LA
- Liberal Arts programs in Central, LA
- Healthcare programs in Central, LA
- Cybersecurity programs in Central, LA
- Accounting programs in Central, LA
- Healthcare Administration programs in Central, LA
- Social Work programs in Central, LA
- Counseling programs in Central, LA
Data verified: September 5, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
← Back to Best Urban Planning Schools in Louisiana (2026)
