Urban Studies Schools in Washington

In 2022-2023, 37 students earned their Urban Studies degrees in WA.

In terms of popularity, Urban Studies is the 170th most popular major in the state out of a total 200 majors commonly available.

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 16.2%
• Black or African American: 13.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
• White: 43.2%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 5.4%

Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Washington

There are 13,610 people in the state and 521,060 people in the nation working in urban studies jobs.

Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in Washington

A typical salary for a urban studies grad in the state is $74,130, compared to a typical salary of $87,950 nationwide.

Most Popular Urban Studies Programs in WA

Urban Studies Careers in WA

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title	WA Job Growth	WA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners	11%	$80,910

Related Majors in Washington

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

Major	Annual Graduates in WA
Economics	50
Political Science & Government	27
Geography & Cartography	24
Anthropology	13
International Relations & Security	13
Sociology	11
Archeology	1
Other Social Sciences	1

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View Nationwide Urban Studies Report

References

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