Best Online Business Administration Programs in Oak Harbor, WA (2026)

Oak Harbor, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering business administration 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 business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $174,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Business Administration Schools to Oak Harbor

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Oak Harbor. Distances are calculated from Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA 17.6 miles from Oak Harbor BOC Score72.9
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#2

Everett Community College

Everett, WA 28.2 miles from Oak Harbor BOC Score66.6
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#3

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 31.0 miles from Oak Harbor BOC Score69.3
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#4

Northwest Indian College

Bellingham, WA 32.4 miles from Oak Harbor BOC Score46.1
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#5

Bellingham Technical College

Bellingham, WA 33.0 miles from Oak Harbor BOC Score69.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington business administration page.


Business Administration Wages Near Oak Harbor

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
General and Operations Manager$133,750
Administrative Services Manager$130,630
Financial Manager$174,840
Human Resources Manager$165,530
Management Analyst$109,170
Project Management Specialist$124,160
Accountant or Auditor$96,550
Training and Development Specialist$81,860
Office and Administrative Support Supervisor$79,480

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

MetricValueSource
Population24,396Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,041Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Business Administration-related employment in Island County369 workers, 122 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited business administration schools are near Oak Harbor, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering business administration 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 Bellingham Technical College (33.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying business administration roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Washington are: Financial Manager ($174,840), Human Resources Manager ($165,530), General and Operations Manager ($133,750). 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 business administration 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 business administration?

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

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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.