# City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning (bachelor's degree)

CIP 04.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/city-urban-community-and-regional-planning

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $68,163 across 17 colleges (middle half $60,699–$72,704); median federal debt $25,237
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Architecture: median $65,991 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape And Naval | 20% | $99,280 | 4.3% |
| Other Designers | 10% | not reported | — |
| Project Management Specialists | 5% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Landscape Architects | 5% | $79,870 | 4.4% |
| Construction Managers | 3% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Interior Designers | 2% | $67,190 | 2.7% |
| Urban And Regional Planners | 2% | $89,320 | 3.9% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | $68,163 (3) | — |
| CA | $80,820 (3) | $75,562 (486) |
| CO | — | $61,919 (119) |
| FL | — | $60,915 (122) |
| IL | — | $70,877 (111) |
| NJ | — | $67,032 (104) |
| NY | — | $73,981 (286) |
| TX | — | $67,211 (238) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of Southern California (CA): $106,094
2. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $80,820
3. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona (CA): $72,704
4. Florida Atlantic University (FL): $66,093

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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