Best Online Education Programs in Mill Creek, WA (2026)

Mill Creek, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering education programs. Mill Creek has a population of about 20,846. Median household income is $121,578 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $174,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Education Schools to Mill Creek

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Mill Creek. Distances are calculated from Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 15.2 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score89.7
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#2

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 61.6 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score69.3
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#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 97.8 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score60.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington education page.


Education Wages Near Mill Creek

Mill Creek 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Secondary School Teacher$102,670Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$92,412
Elementary School Teacher$102,920Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$92,637
Middle School Teacher$102,560Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$92,313
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$79,820Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$71,845
Education Administrator, K-12$174,260Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$156,850
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$133,000Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$119,712
Tutor$46,550Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$41,899
Educational and Career Counselor$87,280Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$78,560

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.


Mill Creek at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$121,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Snohomish County2,828 workers, 341 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Mill Creek, WA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering education programs near Mill Creek. The closest is University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA (15.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Washington University (97.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Mill Creek?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Mill Creek are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($174,260), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($133,000), Elementary School Teacher ($102,920). 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 Lynnwood instead of Mill Creek?

Lynnwood, WA is 5.2 miles from Mill Creek and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mill Creek an affordable place to study education?

Mill Creek’s median household income of $121,578 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mill Creek 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.