Location: Ann Arbor, MI•In-State Tuition: $17,228•Out-of-State Tuition: $58,072•Admission Rate: 18%•Avg SAT: 1473
Est. Earnings (1yr)
$63,764
Est. from national median (34 programs)

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor—$64,392—
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%
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus$67,566$83,134+23%

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning masters's programs at peer institutions in Michigan (5 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor$17,228$63,764*$64,392——
Wayne State UniversityDetroit$14,297$64,788*———
National Median—$63,764*———
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with city/urban, community and regional planning graduates

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

$167,740/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in architecture and architectural design, such as architectural environmental design, interior architecture/design, and landscape architecture. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Urban and Regional Planners

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

$83,720/yrJobs growth:Master's degree
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 Michigan-Ann Arbor, approximately 18% 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 national median of 34 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.