Urban Planning Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 123 students earned their Urban Planning degrees in WA.

As a degree choice, Urban Planning is the 57th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Urban Planning Majors in Washington

Urban Planning majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	73
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

In Washington, a urban planning major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of urban planning majors in Washington is as follows:

• Asian: 7.3%
• Black or African American: 5.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
• White: 59.3%
• Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
• Other Races: 7.3%

Jobs for Urban Planning Grads in Washington

6,540 people in the state and 250,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to urban planning.

Wages for Urban Planning Jobs in Washington

Urban Planning grads earn an average of $81,250 in the state and $87,950 nationwide.

Most Popular Urban Planning Programs in WA

There are 2 colleges in Washington that offer urban planning degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Urban Planning Careers in WA

Some of the careers urban planning majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Architecture Professors	17%	$0
Urban and Regional Planners	11%	$80,910
Architectural and Engineering Managers	5%	$148,400

Related Majors in Washington

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to urban planning.

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Architectural Sciences	61

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View Nationwide Urban Planning Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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