City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

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$49,085Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$58,546Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University at Buffalo earn a median of $49,085 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 84% of first-year earnings.

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
New York University
New York
$71,369$74,287
Cornell University
Ithaca
$64,623$43,408

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $49,085 one year after graduation.

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.