Mill Creek, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $36,035 to $50,501 per year for indexed 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 elementary education-related role is Elementary School Teacher at a median $102,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Mill Creek
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Mill Creek, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mill Creek 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Acceptance rate
83%
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$22,288/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,035
Out‑of‑state$36,035
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,914
Avg net price
$35,671/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,466
Avg net price
$14,091/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 74
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$69,460
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,541
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,466
Avg net price
$10,163/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$66,990
Avg net price
$19,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,569
Avg net price
$21,193/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 47
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington elementary education page.
Elementary 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,920 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,637 |
| Middle School Teacher | $102,560 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,313 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $102,670 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $92,412 |
| Teaching Assistant | $53,950 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,560 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,846 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $121,578 | Census 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 |
Other Mill Creek-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Lynnwood, WA – 5.2 mi away (38,092 pop)
- Mukilteo, WA – 5.6 mi away (21,462 pop)
- Bothell, WA – 6.2 mi away (44,546 pop)
- Everett, WA – 6.4 mi away (109,043 pop)
- Mountlake Terrace, WA – 6.9 mi away (21,182 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Mill Creek, WA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Mill Creek. The closest is Northwest University in Kirkland, WA (14.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Antioch University-Seattle (18.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Mill Creek?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Mill Creek are: Elementary School Teacher ($102,920), Secondary School Teacher ($102,670), Middle School Teacher ($102,560). 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 elementary 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 elementary 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: July 30, 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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