Best Urban Planning Schools Near Sequim, WA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sequim, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering urban planning programs. Sequim has a population of about 8,130. Median household income is $52,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning urban planning-related role is Managers, All Other at a median $164,160 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Urban Planning Schools to Sequim

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer urban planning programs near Sequim, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sequim city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Sequim. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 46.7 miles from Sequim
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA 65.0 miles from Sequim
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $10,163/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 259.0 miles from Sequim
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington urban planning page.

Urban Planning Wages Near Sequim

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Urban and Regional Planners $100,990
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $98,300
Surveyors $85,610
Geographers $112,260
Social and Community Service Managers $103,000
Management Analysts $109,170
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $96,100
Managers, All Other $164,160

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Sequim at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 8,130 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,977 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited urban planning schools are near Sequim, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering urban planning programs near Sequim. The closest is University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA (46.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (65.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying urban planning roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying urban planning-related roles in Washington are: Managers, All Other ($164,160), Geographers ($112,260), Management Analysts ($109,170). Wages for Sequim workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Port Angeles instead of Sequim?

Port Angeles, WA is 16.9 miles from Sequim and has its own set of local urban planning programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Sequim an affordable place to study urban planning?

Sequim’s median household income of $52,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sequim while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Sequim

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sequim:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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