City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY

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$72,127Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$93,415Median earnings 4 years after
$83,603Median earnings 5 years after
$61,500Median federal debt
51Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at Columbia University in the City of New York earn a median of $72,127 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 $61,500, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
New York University
New York
$71,369$74,287
Cornell University
Ithaca
$64,623$43,408
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
$49,085$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York make?

The median salary is $72,127 one year after graduation and $83,603 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $61,500.

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