City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University of Southern California
Master's Degree
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How University of Southern California graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $63,583 | $80,457 | +27% |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $81,382 | $91,695 | +13% |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $61,042 | $87,632 | +44% |
| University of California-Los Angeles | $69,357 | $80,116 | +16% |
| University of California-Irvine | $66,092 | $79,543 | +20% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning masters's programs at peer institutions in California (11 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $63,583 | $80,457 | — | — |
 California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona | $7,439 | $70,849 | — | — | — |
 University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles | $13,747 | $69,357 | $80,116 | — | — |
 University of California-IrvineIrvine | $14,237 | $66,092 | $79,543 | — | — |
| 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 Southern California, approximately 22% 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.