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Urban Studies Schools in Washington

37 Urban Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Urban Studies is the 168th most popular major in the state out of a total 301 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Urban Studies Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 37

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.4%
  • White: 40.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.4%
  • Other Races: 16.2%
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Jobs for Urban Studies Grads in Washington

13,610 people in the state and 521,060 in the nation are employed in jobs related to urban studies.

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Wages for Urban Studies Jobs in Washington

Urban Studies grads earn an average of $74,130 in the state and $87,950 nationwide.

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

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.10% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. A typical student attending UW Tacoma will pay a net price of $9,469.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,601 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $49,228 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Urban Studies Careers in WA

Some of the careers urban studies majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Managers 22% $116,700
Social Sciences Professors 19% $62,680
Urban and Regional Planners 11% $80,910
Sociologists 8% $75,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Political Science & Government 984
Economics 713
Sociology 650
General Social Sciences 518
Criminology 289
Anthropology 232
Geography & Cartography 218
International Relations & Security 64

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View Nationwide Urban Studies Report

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