City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Master's Degree
umass.eduEarnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst | — | $61,334 | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $81,382 | $91,695 | +13% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $61,042 | $87,632 | +44% |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $67,566 | $83,134 | +23% |
| Harvard University | $84,062 | $76,078 | -9% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Massachusetts
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning masters's programs at peer institutions in Massachusetts (5 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst | $17,357 | $81,382* | $61,334 | — | — |
 Harvard UniversityCambridge | $59,076 | $84,062* | $76,078 | — | — |
 Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge | $60,156 | $81,382* | $91,695 | — | — |
 Boston UniversityBoston | $65,168 | $60,806* | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $63,764* | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with city/urban, community and regional planning graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Urban and Regional Planners
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 Massachusetts-Amherst, approximately 20% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in MA. Actual outcomes may vary.