City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at Wayne State University

Master's Degree

Location: Detroit, MI•In-State Tuition: $14,297•Out-of-State Tuition: $30,419•Admission Rate: 82%•Avg SAT: 1147
Median Earnings (1yr)
$64,788
57th percentile
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Wayne State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Wayne State University graduates earn $65k, placing them in the 57th percentile of all city/urban, community and regional planning masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Michigan

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

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Wayne State University$64,788———
National Median$63,764———

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 Wayne State University, approximately 43% 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.