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City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,037/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (34% exposed)

Job Market Medium (20,300 openings/yr)

ROI 16.6x earnings multiple (5.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 15 City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning programs Top 50%

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	$938K	$905K	$812K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	16.6x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.7x	5.5x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	69%	56%
DegreeOutlook Score	54	53	60

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,504

Out-of-state: $164,380 (5.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,840

-17% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,863

7.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$85,914

115% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arizona's City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning program produces graduates earning $40,037/yr — within striking distance of the $42,023 national average for this field.

With a 16.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,863 against $40,037/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #4 ranking among 15 City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning programs places University of Arizona in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The $40,037-to-$85,914 earnings arc over five years reflects a 115% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About University of Arizona

A 86% acceptance rate means University of Arizona is accessible to most applicants, with 40,769 students enrolled in Tucson, AZ.

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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

What does a 53/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University of Arizona?

At 53/100, University of Arizona's City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning at University of Arizona?

The 34% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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