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

Westfield, MA. IPEDS 168263, CIP 04.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/westfield-state-university/majors/city-urban-community-and-regional-planning

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,802
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,524 (U.S. median for this major: $68,163 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,628 (U.S. median $25,250)
- Rank in MA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$8,639

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.22 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,524 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,751 | $45,369 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,517 | $48,602 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $14,199 | $59,920 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,201 | $76,808 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $23,286 | $98,267 | 5.0 years |

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

## City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield State University | $59,524 | $23,628 | $16,721 | 54% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $170,580 Springfield, MA, $201,430 MA, $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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