City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC

CIP 04.03

$65,697Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$82,613Median earnings 4 years after
$88,251Median earnings 5 years after
$34,940Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn a median of $65,697 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 $34,940, about 53% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make?

The median salary is $65,697 one year after graduation and $88,251 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $34,940.

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