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2026 Best Urban Studies/Affairs Schools in Washington

1 Colleges in the United States
37 Urban Studies/Affairs Degrees Awarded
$47,585 Avg Early-Career Salary

Urban Studies/Affairs programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for urban studies/affairs students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Urban Studies/Affairs in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall urban studies/affairs education in Washington.

Top Schools in Urban Studies/Affairs

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No school ranked higher than University Of Washington Tacoma Campus this year for urban studies/affairs. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Tacoma. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 37 urban studies/affairs degrees were awarded at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus in the most recent year. Urban Studies/affairs graduates of University Of Washington Tacoma Campus earn a median of $47,585 early in their careers. University Of Washington Tacoma Campus graduates carry a median of $18,965 in student loans. Read more about the urban studies/affairs program at University Of Washington Tacoma Campus

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

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