Best City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Degrees in Arizona by ROI
Colleges in Arizona ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Arizona
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$109,440
Across Arizona programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,295
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Grad rate: 67.4% |
+$156,146 | $52,612 | $28,047 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Arizona
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$62,734 | $47,991 | $28,543 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Degrees by State
Browse City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.