Best Urban Planning Schools Near Branson, MO (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Branson, Missouri has 1 accredited school offering urban planning programs. Branson has a population of about 12,760. Median household income is $54,961 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning urban planning-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $125,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Urban Planning Schools to Branson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer urban planning programs near Branson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Branson 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:

  • 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 Branson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 37.9 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 200

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 179.7 miles from Branson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri urban planning page.

Urban Planning Wages Near Branson

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Urban and Regional Planners $80,720
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,050
Surveyors $62,110
Geographers $102,040
Social and Community Service Managers $71,970
Management Analysts $97,270
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $76,950
Managers, All Other $125,760

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.

Branson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,760 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,961 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited urban planning schools are near Branson, MO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering urban planning programs near Branson. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri State University-Springfield (37.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying urban planning roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying urban planning-related roles in Missouri are: Managers, All Other ($125,760), Geographers ($102,040), Management Analysts ($97,270). Wages for Branson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Branson?

Nixa, MO is 27.4 miles from Branson 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 Branson an affordable place to study urban planning?

Branson’s median household income of $54,961 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Branson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.

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Other Programs Available in Branson

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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.

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