City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at Columbia University in the City of New York
Master's Degree
columbia.eduEarnings Distribution
How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $72,127 | $74,724 | +4% |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $81,382 | $91,695 | +13% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $61,042 | $87,632 | +44% |
| New York University | $71,369 | $81,337 | +14% |
| Cornell University | $64,623 | $69,220 | +7% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (9 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $72,127 | $74,724 | — | — |
 New York UniversityNew York | $60,438 | $71,369 | $81,337 | — | — |
 Cornell UniversityIthaca | $66,014 | $64,623 | $69,220 | — | — |
 University at BuffaloBuffalo | $10,782 | $49,085 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $63,764 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with city/urban, community and regional planning graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Urban and Regional Planners
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.