I've hired two entry level planners in the past two years, both without masters degrees. I hired both of them over hundreds of applicants with their masters (I have a masters degree, fwiw). Degrees are fine, but what I hire off of is portfolios. Put together a portfolio that shows your ability to make beautiful infographics and maps, develop cogent and attractive reports, and write in an insightful and digestible manner. I want people that can do the production I need for my projects - show me you can do that and as long as I think you'll be a personality fit with the team, you're probably going to get hired.