Best Online Accounting Programs in Mill Creek, WA (2026)

Mill Creek, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Mill Creek has a population of about 20,846. Median household income is $121,578 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $185,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Accounting Schools to Mill Creek

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Mill Creek, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 6.5 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 67.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,144
Avg net price $11,010/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,810
Out‑of‑state$10,875
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  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Everett Community College

Everett, WA 9.9 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 66.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,434
Avg net price $10,684/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,032
Out‑of‑state$11,171
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA 10.7 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 76.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,009
Avg net price $8,585/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, WA 11.1 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 68.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,669
Avg net price $6,817/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,997
Out‑of‑state$12,062
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  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA 12.8 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 48.3
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,728
Avg net price $10,740/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,238
Out‑of‑state$5,796
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA 17.9 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 55.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,307
Avg net price $8,819/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 19.5 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 73.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,310
Avg net price $11,430/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

South Seattle College

Seattle, WA 22.6 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,486
Avg net price $6,004/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Accounting Wages Near Mill Creek

Mill Creek is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$99,370Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$89,442
Financial Manager$185,550Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$167,012
Financial Analyst$124,790Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$112,322
Budget Analyst$104,090Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$93,690
Tax Preparer$47,860Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$43,078
Tax Examiner and Collector$86,300Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$77,678
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk$60,460Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$54,419

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.


Mill Creek at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$121,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Accounting-related employment in Snohomish County2,028 workers, 411 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Mill Creek, WA?

Accredited schools offering accounting programs near Mill Creek are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Mill Creek?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Mill Creek are: Financial Manager ($185,550), Financial Analyst ($124,790), Budget Analyst ($104,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lynnwood instead of Mill Creek?

Lynnwood, WA is 5.2 miles from Mill Creek and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mill Creek an affordable place to study accounting?

Mill Creek’s median household income of $121,578 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.