City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA

CIP 04.03

$63,583Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$88,656Median earnings 4 years after
$95,803Median earnings 5 years after
$57,982Median federal debt
80Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of Southern California earn a median of $63,583 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,665 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,057–$98,223). Median debt is $57,982, about 91% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$70,849—
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$69,357$51,793
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$66,092$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning graduates from University of Southern California make?

The median salary is $63,583 one year after graduation and $95,803 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $57,982.

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