Best Biology Schools Near Marysville, WA (2026)

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

Marysville, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,810 to $20,062 per year for indexed programs. Marysville has a population of about 71,570. Median household income is $100,362 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $105,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Biology Schools to Marysville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Marysville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marysville 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 Marysville. 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

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 19.9 miles from Marysville
  • 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

#2

Cascadia College

Bothell, WA 22.2 miles from Marysville
  • 4 year
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,133
Avg net price $12,281/yr
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  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 22.3 miles from Marysville
  • 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

#4

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA 25.6 miles from Marysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,505
Avg net price $6,064/yr
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  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Kirkland, WA 26.0 miles from Marysville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.9 BOC Score
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: 47

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA 29.3 miles from Marysville
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
50.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $22,288/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,035
Out‑of‑state$36,035
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 30.2 miles from Marysville
  • 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

#8

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 31.3 miles from Marysville
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Biology Wages Near Marysville

Marysville 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical Scientist $105,430 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $94,896
Biological Technician $63,770 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $57,399
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $96,450 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,814
Soil and Plant Scientist $83,390 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,059

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.

Marysville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 71,570 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $100,362 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 111.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Marysville, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Marysville. The closest is Edmonds College in Lynnwood, WA (19.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lake Washington Institute of Technology (26.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles near Marysville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Marysville are: Medical Scientist ($105,430), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($96,450), Soil and Plant Scientist ($83,390). 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 Lake Stevens instead of Marysville?

Lake Stevens, WA is 6.1 miles from Marysville and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Marysville an affordable place to study biology?

Marysville’s median household income of $100,362 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marysville 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 Marysville

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

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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