City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at New York University
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How New York University graduates compare to all programs nationally
New York University graduates earn $71k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all city/urban, community and regional planning masters programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
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)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | $71,369 | $81,337 | — | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $72,127 | $74,724 | — | — |
| Cornell University | $64,623 | $69,220 | — | — |
| University at Buffalo | $49,085 | — | — | — |
| National Median | $63,764 | — | — | — |
Other City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York | $69,045 | $72,127 | — |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $64,623 | — |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $49,085 | — |
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 New York University, approximately 19% 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.