Best English Schools Near Richland, WA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Richland, Washington has 4 accredited schools offering english programs, with tuition ranging from $20,928 to $31,209 per year for indexed programs. Richland has a population of about 61,912. Median household income is $92,550 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, the top-earning english-related role is Technical Writers at a median $119,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest English Schools to Richland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer english programs near Richland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Richland 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:

  • 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 Richland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 48.3 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,589
Avg net price $33,313/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 52.9 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,416
Avg net price $14,598/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,928
Out‑of‑state$20,928
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 77.2 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,580
Avg net price $18,476/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Washington State University

Pullman, WA 106.2 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,905
Avg net price $14,971/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 157

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 116.1 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Gonzaga University

Spokane, WA 130.8 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
76.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,892
Avg net price $35,119/yr
Tuition
In‑state$55,480
Out‑of‑state$55,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA 134.7 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,561
Avg net price $26,534/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 160.5 miles from Richland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

English Wages Near Richland

Richland is part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area (BLS area code 28420). 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)
Writers and Authors $85,700 WA statewide $85,614
Editors $77,850 WA statewide $77,772
Technical Writers $119,160 Kennewick-Richland, WA $119,041
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $79,840 WA statewide $79,760
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,600 Kennewick-Richland, WA $102,498
Public Relations Specialists $103,030 Kennewick-Richland, WA $102,927
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,540 Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,464
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $105,240 Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,135

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.

Richland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 61,912 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $92,550 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited english schools are near Richland, WA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering english programs near Richland. The closest is Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA (48.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Oregon University (88.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying english roles near Richland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying english-related roles near Richland are: Technical Writers ($119,160), Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ($105,240), Public Relations Specialists ($103,030). 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 Kennewick instead of Richland?

Kennewick, WA is 8.2 miles from Richland and has its own set of local english programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Richland an affordable place to study english?

Richland’s median household income of $92,550 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richland 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 Richland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Richland:

Data verified: September 5, 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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