Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Oak Harbor, WA (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Oak Harbor, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $36,035 to $50,501 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 elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $102,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Elementary Education Schools to Oak Harbor

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education 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 elementary education page.

Elementary Education Wages Near Oak Harbor

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Elementary School Teacher$102,350
Middle School Teacher$102,140
Secondary School Teacher$102,670
Teaching Assistant$49,120

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Oak Harbor, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Oak Harbor. The closest is Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA (31.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is City University of Seattle (48.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles in Washington are: Secondary School Teacher ($102,670), Elementary School Teacher ($102,350), Middle School Teacher ($102,140). 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 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 Oak Harbor an affordable place to study elementary education?

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.

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