City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · New York University · New York, NY

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$71,369Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$106,674Median earnings 4 years after
$95,879Median earnings 5 years after
$74,287Median federal debt
44Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at New York University earn a median of $71,369 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 $74,287, about 104% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$72,127$61,500
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 New York University make?

The median salary is $71,369 one year after graduation and $95,879 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $74,287.

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