City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning

Master's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 04.03

$61,042Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$86,237Median earnings 4 years after
$81,245Median earnings 5 years after
$27,486Median federal debt
28Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $61,042 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 $27,486, about 45% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$58,018$44,600

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $61,042 one year after graduation and $81,245 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,486.

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