Best Online Accounting Programs in Oak Harbor, WA (2026)

Oak Harbor, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs. Oak Harbor has a population of about 24,396. Median household income is $72,041 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Accounting Schools to Oak Harbor

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

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

Accounting Wages Near Oak Harbor

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.

Oak Harbor at a Glance

Other Oak Harbor-Area Cities With Accounting Programs

• Mount Vernon, WA – 17.1 mi away (68,613 pop)
• Sequim, WA – 26.2 mi away (20,330 pop)
• Marysville, WA – 26.5 mi away (163,547 pop)
• Mukilteo, WA – 30.8 mi away (21,462 pop)
• Lake Stevens, WA – 32.0 mi away (31,679 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited accounting schools are near Oak Harbor, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Oak Harbor. The closest is Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA (17.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edmonds College (36.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying accounting roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles in Washington are: Financial Manager ($174,840), Financial Analyst ($107,210), Budget Analyst ($96,640). Wages for Oak Harbor workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mount Vernon instead of Oak Harbor?

Mount Vernon, WA is 17.1 miles from Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor an affordable place to study accounting?

Oak Harbor’s median household income of $72,041 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oak Harbor 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.