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Best Online Biology Programs in Oak Harbor, WA (2026)
Oak Harbor, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $4,810 to $20,062 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 biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $105,680 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Oak Harbor
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology 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.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington biology page.
Biology Wages Near Oak Harbor
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $105,680 |
| Biological Technician | $60,800 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $83,780 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $79,970 |
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) |
Other Oak Harbor-Area Cities With Biology 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 biology schools are near Oak Harbor, WA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology 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 University of Washington-Bothell Campus (42.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles in Washington?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Washington are: Medical Scientist ($105,680), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($83,780), Soil and Plant Scientist ($79,970). 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 biology 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 biology?
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: August 10, 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.