# Texas State University: City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning (bachelor's)

San Marcos, TX. IPEDS 228459, CIP 04.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-state-university/majors/city-urban-community-and-regional-planning

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,256
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,625 (U.S. median for this major: $68,163 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $25,250)
- Rank in TX: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,538

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.41 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,625 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,715 | $56,073 | 2.5 years |
| 30-48k | $13,557 | $59,786 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $13,804 | $60,876 | 2.8 years |
| 75-110k | $20,028 | $88,323 | 4.0 years |
| 110k+ | $24,713 | $108,984 | 4.9 years |

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

## City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $70,592 | $21,000 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Texas State University | $55,625 | $26,000 | $16,805 | 55% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $176,540 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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