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Urban Design in California

Urban Design Schools in California

412 students earned Urban Design degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

An Urban Design major is the 182nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Urban Design Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 285
Bachelor’s Degree 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22

Gender Distribution

In California, a urban design major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of urban design majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 17.0%
  • Black or African American: 5.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.6%
  • White: 29.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.7%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Urban Design Grads in California

42,660 people in the state and 250,680 in the nation are employed in jobs related to urban design.

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Wages for Urban Design Jobs in California

A typical salary for a urban design grad in the state is $98,610, compared to a typical salary of $87,950 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer urban design degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.15 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 57% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,637.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
30,014 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $11,902. 77% of students get financical aid.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,462. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 76% of students get financical aid.

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60 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. 88% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

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46 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. A typical student attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will pay a net price of $18,766.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
36,303 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,426. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. 80% of students get financical aid.

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32 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,293. Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1. It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 60% get financial aid.

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Urban Design Careers in CA

Some of the careers urban design majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Urban and Regional Planners 13% $89,680
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $164,290

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