Best Accounting Schools Near Oak Harbor, WA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Oak Harbor, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $4,810 to $20,451 per year for indexed 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 accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer accounting programs near Oak Harbor, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor. 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

Everett Community College

Everett, WA 28.1 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.5 BOC Score
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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  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 31.2 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA 32.9 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,748
Avg net price $5,997/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Whatcom Community College

Bellingham, WA 35.0 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,092
Avg net price $11,795/yr
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  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 36.0 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.5 BOC Score
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: 71

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Peninsula College

Port Angeles, WA 38.4 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,078
Avg net price $9,246/yr
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  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA 40.0 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,009
Avg net price $8,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 42.3 miles from Oak Harbor
  • 4 year
77.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $12,319/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Accounting Wages Near Oak Harbor

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Accountant and Auditor $96,550
Financial Manager $174,840
Financial Analyst $107,210
Budget Analyst $96,640
Tax Preparer $45,370
Tax Examiner and Collector $72,850
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk $58,620

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

Metric Value Source
Population 24,396 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $72,041 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Accounting-related employment in Island County 190 workers, 42 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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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 Everett Community College in Everett, WA (28.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Edmonds College (36.0 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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Other Programs Available in Oak Harbor

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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