City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · Wayne State University · Detroit, MI

CIP 04.03

$64,788Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$81,363Median earnings 4 years after

—Median earnings 5 years after

$51,250Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at Wayne State University earn a median of $64,788 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 $51,250, about 79% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $64,788 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $51,250.

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