City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · Harvard University · Cambridge, MA

CIP 04.03

$84,062Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$102,979Median earnings 4 years after
$89,211Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at Harvard University earn a median of $84,062 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 $41,000, about 49% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
$81,382$40,833
Boston University
Boston
$60,806—

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $84,062 one year after graduation and $89,211 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

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