City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · University of Massachusetts-Amherst · Amherst, MA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$52,009Median earnings 3 years after
$63,734Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst earn a median of $52,009. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $79,665 four years after graduating (middle half: $64,057–$98,223).

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Harvard University
Cambridge
$84,062$41,000
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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst make?

The median salary is $52,009 and $63,734 after five years.

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