Best Urban Planning Schools Near Dunkirk, NY (2026)

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

Dunkirk, New York has 1 accredited school offering urban planning programs, with tuition ranging from $10,936 to $31,536 per year for indexed programs. Dunkirk has a population of about 12,597. Median household income is $49,003 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning urban planning-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $167,200 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Urban Planning Schools to Dunkirk

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

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 45.3 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,814
Avg net price $20,995/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,936
Out‑of‑state$31,536
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 193

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY 145.2 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
73.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $104,043
Avg net price $28,690/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University at Albany

Albany, NY 280.5 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
75.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 69%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,979
Avg net price $17,167/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,866
Out‑of‑state$31,256
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY 300.3 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
87.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,491
Avg net price $21,590/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

The New School

New York, NY 300.8 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,901
Avg net price $58,741/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

New York University

New York, NY 300.9 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,509
Avg net price $37,050/yr
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  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 218

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Pratt Institute-Main

Brooklyn, NY 303.6 miles from Dunkirk
  • 4 year
50.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,295
Avg net price $52,659/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Urban Planning Wages Near Dunkirk

Occupation Median Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Urban and Regional Planners $89,630
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,160
Surveyors $78,870
Geographers N/A
Social and Community Service Managers $95,980
Management Analysts $112,250
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $89,290
Managers, All Other $167,200

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.

Dunkirk at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 12,597 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,003 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 15.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited urban planning schools are near Dunkirk, NY?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering urban planning programs near Dunkirk. The closest is University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY (45.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University at Buffalo (45.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying urban planning roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying urban planning-related roles in New York are: Managers, All Other ($167,200), Management Analysts ($112,250), Social and Community Service Managers ($95,980). Wages for Dunkirk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Dunkirk?

Jamestown, NY is 26.9 miles from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk an affordable place to study urban planning?

Dunkirk’s median household income of $49,003 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunkirk while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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 Dunkirk

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Dunkirk:

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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