Location: Minneapolis, MN•In-State Tuition: $16,488•Out-of-State Tuition: $36,402•Admission Rate: 77%•Avg SAT: 1359
Median Earnings (1yr)
$63,944
51st percentile
Sample: 37 graduates

Earnings Distribution

How University of Minnesota-Twin Cities graduates compare to all programs nationally

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities earns $64k — 51th percentile among city/urban, community and regional planning masters programs.

Compare to Similar Programs Nationally

City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning masters's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesMinneapolis$16,488$63,944———
Harvard UniversityCambridge$59,076$84,062$76,078——
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge$60,156$81,382$91,695——
Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York$69,045$72,127$74,724——
New York UniversityNew York$60,438$71,369$81,337——
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona$7,439$70,849———
National Median—$63,764———

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 Minnesota-Twin Cities, approximately 17% 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.