City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Bachelor's degree · California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA

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$47,832Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,820Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$19,334Median federal debt
36Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo earn a median of $47,832 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $66,874 four years after graduating (middle half: $50,087–$86,436). Median debt is $19,334, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning (Bachelor's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$45,960$15,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning graduates from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo make?

The median salary is $47,832 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,334.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.