Program Analysis
Texas State University's City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning graduates start at $47,256/yr — above the $42,023 national average, though not by a wide margin.
The 12.2x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $20,792 in median debt clears quickly against $47,256 in annual earnings.
Ranked #6 out of 15 programs, Texas State University's City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $47,256 to $57,160 shows 21% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.