Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Bothell, WA (2026)
Bothell, Washington has a population of about 48,610. The city’s median household income is $132,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bothell. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $129,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Bothell
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 43 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Bothell. Distances are calculated from Bothell city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia College | Bothell, WA | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell, WA | 1.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Bastyr University | Kenmore, WA | 3.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | Kirkland, WA | 5.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | Redmond, WA | 6.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood, WA | 6.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Shoreline Community College | Shoreline, WA | 7.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | 8.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | 8.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | Kirkland, WA | 8.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $92,060 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $82,862 |
| Management Analyst | $129,900 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $116,922 |
| Technical Writer | $99,220 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $89,307 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $67,580 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,828 |
| Editor | $87,330 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,605 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $92,710 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $83,447 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $88,050 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $79,253 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in King County | 10,077 workers, 434 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Bothell-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Kenmore, WA – 2.4 mi away (22,357 pop)
- Mountlake Terrace, WA – 5.0 mi away (21,182 pop)
- Kirkland, WA – 5.1 mi away (87,701 pop)
- Lynnwood, WA – 6.0 mi away (38,092 pop)
- Mill Creek, WA – 6.2 mi away (20,303 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Bothell, WA?
Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Bothell. The closest is Cascadia College in Bothell, WA (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (8.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Bothell?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Bothell are: Management Analyst ($129,900), Technical Writer ($99,220), Training and Development Specialist ($92,710). 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 liberal arts 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 liberal arts?
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.
Related Resources
- Online Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
- Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
- Liberal Arts Programs by State
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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