Median Earnings (1yr)
$83,099
95th percentile
Sample Size
19
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How University of California-Berkeley graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of California-Berkeley graduates earn $83k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all city/urban, community and regional planning professional programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of California-Berkeley$83,099
National Median$83,099

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 of California-Berkeley, approximately 27% 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.