Best Fashion Schools Near Bothell, WA (2026)

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

Bothell, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering fashion programs. Bothell has a population of about 48,610. Median household income is $132,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $175,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Bothell

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

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 11.3 miles from Bothell
  • 4 year
52.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,506
Avg net price $24,488/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA 12.2 miles from Bothell
  • 4 year
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,307
Avg net price $8,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Fashion Wages Near Bothell

Bothell 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)
Fashion Designers $85,220 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $76,706
Marketing Managers $175,850 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $158,281
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $82,260 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,041
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $50,580 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,527
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,170 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $91,962
Graphic Designers $76,720 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,055
Commercial and Industrial Designers $104,980 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $94,491

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.

Bothell at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 48,610 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $132,232 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 58.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 111.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Bothell, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Bothell. The closest is Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, WA (11.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Seattle Central College (12.2 miles).

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Bothell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Bothell are: Marketing Managers ($175,850), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($104,980), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($102,170). 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 Kenmore instead of Bothell?

Kenmore, WA is 2.4 miles from Bothell and has its own set of local fashion programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bothell an affordable place to study fashion?

Bothell’s median household income of $132,232 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bothell 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 Bothell

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

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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