Best Online Education Programs in Walla Walla, WA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Walla Walla, Washington has 1 accredited school offering education programs. Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766. Median household income is $65,493 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Walla Walla, WA metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $137,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Education Schools to Walla Walla

The 1 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 1 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Walla Walla. Distances are calculated from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Education Wages Near Walla Walla

Walla Walla is part of the Walla Walla, WA metro area (BLS area code 47460). 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)
Secondary School Teacher	$104,940	Walla Walla, WA	$106,538
Elementary School Teacher	$102,980	Walla Walla, WA	$104,548
Middle School Teacher	$101,540	Walla Walla, WA	$103,086
Education Teacher, Postsecondary	$75,170	WA statewide	$76,315
Education Administrator, K-12	$137,660	Walla Walla, WA	$139,756
Education Administrator, Postsecondary	$105,390	Walla Walla, WA	$106,995
Tutor	$45,360	WA statewide	$46,051
Educational and Career Counselor	$64,900	Walla Walla, WA	$65,888

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.

Walla Walla at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	33,766	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$65,493	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	28.9%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	98.5 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Education-related employment in Walla Walla County	966 workers, 25 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Walla Walla-Area Cities With Education Programs

Pasco, WA – 39.9 mi away (70,579 pop)
Kennewick, WA – 41.1 mi away (229,624 pop)
Richland, WA – 48.2 mi away (54,989 pop)
Hermiston, OR – 48.4 mi away (28,704 pop)
Lewiston, ID – 68.0 mi away (53,520 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited education schools are near Walla Walla, WA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering education programs near Walla Walla. The closest is University of Idaho in Moscow, ID (77.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Idaho (77.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying education roles near Walla Walla?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Walla Walla are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($137,660), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($105,390), Secondary School Teacher ($104,940). 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 Pasco instead of Walla Walla?

Pasco, WA is 39.9 miles from Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla an affordable place to study education?

Walla Walla’s median household income of $65,493 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla

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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.

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