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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,719/yr (-46% vs median)

AI Risk High (34% exposed)

Job Market Medium (20,300 openings/yr)

ROI 42.4x earnings multiple (11.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 of 15 City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$854K	$827K	$748K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	43.7x	42.4x	38.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.3x	11.9x	10.8x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	69%	56%
DegreeOutlook Score	42	41	51

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$19,516

Out-of-state: $69,296 (11.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$32,004

-64% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,114

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,382

188% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $22,719/yr fall 46% below the $42,023 national median for City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 42.4x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 34% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,114 debt-to-$22,719 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #12 out of 15 programs, Florida Atlantic University's financial outcomes for City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $22,719 to $65,382 over five years (188% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University has a 73% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 23,458 in Boca Raton, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Architecture teachers, postsecondary $101,480/yr

Urban and regional planners $83,720/yr

View all 4 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida Atlantic University's City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning program score?

This program scores 41/100 — on the lower end for City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 34% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning earnings lower at Florida Atlantic University?

Lower starting pay at Florida Atlantic University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →