City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University at Buffalo
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University at Buffalo graduates compare to all programs nationally
University at Buffalo graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all city/urban, community and regional planning masters programs nationally.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University at Buffalo | $49,085 | — | — | — |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $72,127 | $74,724 | — | — |
| New York University | $71,369 | $81,337 | — | — |
| Cornell University | $64,623 | $69,220 | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| New York University New York | $60,438 | $71,369 | — |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $64,623 | — |
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 University at Buffalo, approximately 32% 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.