Best Online MBA Programs in SeaTac, WA (2026)

SeaTac, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs, with tuition ranging from $4,711 to $22,040 per year for indexed programs. SeaTac has a population of about 31,143. Median household income is $76,517 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% 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 SeaTac

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

#1

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 4.0 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,869
Avg net price $9,879/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,772
Out‑of‑state$5,332
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  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Renton Technical College

Renton, WA 6.6 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 63.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,782
Avg net price $8,296/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

South Seattle College

Seattle, WA 7.8 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 47.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,486
Avg net price $6,004/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Green River College

Auburn, WA 10.7 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,712
Avg net price $13,803/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,711
Out‑of‑state$5,263
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 11.9 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 73.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,310
Avg net price $11,430/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA 12.2 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 59.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,460
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 14.5 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 52.1
  • 4 year
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: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 14.7 miles from SeaTac BOC Score 89.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


MBA Wages Near SeaTac

SeaTac 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.


SeaTac at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,143Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,517Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%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 SeaTac, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mba programs near SeaTac. The closest is Highline College in Des Moines, WA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bellevue College (11.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mba roles near SeaTac?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mba-related roles near SeaTac 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 Tukwila instead of SeaTac?

Tukwila, WA is 2.4 miles from SeaTac 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 SeaTac an affordable place to study mba?

SeaTac’s median household income of $76,517 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in SeaTac 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 SeaTac

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

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.