Best Online MBA Programs in Kennewick, WA (2026)

Kennewick, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $6,555 to $31,209 per year for indexed programs. Kennewick has a population of about 84,389. Median household income is $72,867 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, the top-earning mba-related role is Financial Manager at a median $168,000 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest MBA Schools to Kennewick

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mba programs near Kennewick, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Kennewick 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 Kennewick. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA 4.6 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 61.3
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,680
Avg net price $8,317/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,555
Out‑of‑state$8,668
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Walla Walla University

College Place, WA 39.0 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 67.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,885
Avg net price $23,329/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA 43.3 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 70.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,526
Avg net price $9,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 59.6 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 50.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 17

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 64.6 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,814
Avg net price $12,210/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 69.9 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 55.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,499
Avg net price $11,843/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 85.5 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 60.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wenatchee Valley College

Wenatchee, WA 101.4 miles from Kennewick BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,127
Avg net price $9,722/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near Kennewick

Kennewick 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Manager$130,460Kennewick-Richland, WA$130,330
Financial Manager$168,000Kennewick-Richland, WA$167,832
Marketing Manager$137,430Kennewick-Richland, WA$137,293
Management Analyst$98,260Kennewick-Richland, WA$98,162

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.


Kennewick at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population84,389Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,867Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.9%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 mba schools are near Kennewick, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near Kennewick. The closest is Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Heritage University (59.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near Kennewick?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near Kennewick are: Financial Manager ($168,000), Marketing Manager ($137,430), General and Operations Manager ($130,460). 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 Pasco instead of Kennewick?

Pasco, WA is 4.2 miles from Kennewick 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 Kennewick an affordable place to study mba?

Kennewick’s median household income of $72,867 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kennewick 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 Kennewick

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

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 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.