City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University of California-Irvine
Master's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How University of California-Irvine graduates compare to all programs nationally
University of California-Irvine graduates earn $66k, placing them in the 65th 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 California
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning masters's programs at peer institutions in California (11 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of California-Irvine | $66,092 | $79,543 | — | — |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $70,849 | — | — | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $69,357 | $80,116 | — | — |
| University of Southern California | $63,583 | $80,457 | — | — |
| National Median | $63,764 | — | — | — |
Other City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona | $7,439 | $70,849 | — |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | $13,747 | $69,357 | — |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles | $68,237 | $63,583 | — |
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-Irvine, approximately 37% 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.