Best Online Accounting Programs in Mukilteo, WA (2026)

Mukilteo, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Mukilteo has a population of about 21,312. Median household income is $122,612 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.8% 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 Mukilteo

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Mukilteo. Distances are calculated from Mukilteo city center.

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 Mukilteo. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 6.5 miles from Mukilteo BOC Score67.5
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#2

Everett Community College

Everett, WA 8.1 miles from Mukilteo BOC Score66.6
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#3

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA 11.3 miles from Mukilteo BOC Score76.4
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#4

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA 14.6 miles from Mukilteo BOC Score48.3
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, WA 15.5 miles from Mukilteo BOC Score68.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington accounting page.


Accounting Wages Near Mukilteo

Mukilteo 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.


Mukilteo at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,312Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$122,612Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+54.8%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 Mukilteo, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Mukilteo. The closest is Edmonds College in Lynnwood, WA (6.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Washington Institute of Technology (15.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Mukilteo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo?

Lynnwood, WA is 5.6 miles from Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo an affordable place to study accounting?

Mukilteo’s median household income of $122,612 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mukilteo 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.