Best Online MBA Programs in Bothell, WA (2026)

Bothell, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $4,810 to $20,062 per year for indexed 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 mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $185,550 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Bothell

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba 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.

#1

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 1.2 miles from Bothell BOC Score 77.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $12,319/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$146,030Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$131,440
Financial Manager$185,550Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$167,012
Marketing Manager$175,850Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$158,281
Management Analyst$126,340Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$113,717

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

MetricValueSource
Population48,610Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$132,232Census 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 mba schools are near Bothell, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Bothell. The closest is University of Washington-Bothell Campus in Bothell, WA (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Seattle College (7.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Bothell?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Bothell are: Financial Manager ($185,550), Marketing Manager ($175,850), General and Operations Manager ($146,030). 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 Kenmore instead of Bothell?

Kenmore, WA is 2.4 miles from Bothell and has its own set of local mba 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 mba?

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

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.