City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at Iowa State University

Master's Degree

Location: Ames, IA•In-State Tuition: $10,497•Out-of-State Tuition: $27,683•Admission Rate: 89%•Avg SAT: 1199
Median Earnings (1yr)
$54,691
12th percentile
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Iowa State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Iowa State University graduates earn $55k, placing them in the 12th percentile of all city/urban, community and regional planning masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa

City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning masters's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Iowa State University$54,691———
National Median$63,764———

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 Iowa State University, approximately 18% 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.