Looking to switch careers from an Urban planner to Project manager what do you guys think ?

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Been in urban planning for about 1.5 years and the market feels extremely slow for entry-level opportunities. On top of that, I have a Geography degree rather than a dedicated Urban Planning degree, and from what I can tell a master’s seems almost mandatory to advance in the field.

In the meantime, my current employer offered me a lateral move if I get my CAPM by end of year, I can transition from Junior Planner to Associate Project Manager. No pay raise, just a title change.

A few questions for the community:

Is project management a realistic path to a stable career from this background?

Would the Geography degree be a hindrance in PM roles?

Posted Apr 28, 2026, 6:59 PM UTC

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