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Urban & Regional Planning at University of Washington - Seattle Campus

22 Bachelor's Degrees
53 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
The Urban & Regional Planning major is part of the architecture & related services program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.

Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW Seattle ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in urban planning.

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Urban & Regional Planning Degrees Available at UW Seattle

UW Seattle Urban Planning Rankings

UW Seattle is in the top 10% of the country for urban planning. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 44 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Urban & Regional Planning Graduate Degree Schools 4
Best Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Degree Schools 4
Best Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Urban & Regional Planning Schools 5

Popularity of Urban Planning at UW Seattle

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in urban & regional planning. This is a decrease of 52% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in urban planning from UW Seattle. This makes it the #3 most popular school for urban planning master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in urban planning in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Urban Planning Graduates from UW Seattle Make?

$39,635 Bachelor's Median Salary
$67,566 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Urban Planning Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of urban planning students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $39,635. This is less than $44,146, which is the national median of all urban planning majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning from UW Seattle Cost?

$12,643 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UW Seattle Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UW Seattle paid an average of $1,363 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,524 $40,878
Fees $1,119 $1,119
Books and Supplies $900 $900
On Campus Room and Board $17,982 $17,982
On Campus Other Expenses $3,027 $3,027

Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.

UW Seattle Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The urban planning program at UW Seattle awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in urban planning.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 2

Does UW Seattle Offer an Online BArch in Urban Planning?

UW Seattle does not offer an online option for its urban planning bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Seattle Online Learning page.

Salary of Urban Planning Graduates with a Master's Degree

Urban Planning majors graduating with a master's degree from UW Seattle make a median salary of $67,566 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all urban planning graduates with a master's is $63,764.

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UW Seattle Urban & Regional Planning Master’s Program Diversity

The urban planning program at UW Seattle awarded 49 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 53% of these degrees went to men with the other 47% going to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in urban planning.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 37
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 1

Urban Planning Student Diversity at UW Seattle

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the urban planning majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.

Majors Similar to Urban Planning

Related Major Annual Graduates
Architectural Sciences & Technology 135
General Architecture 70
Real Estate Development 1

View All Urban & Regional Planning Related Majors >

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