Best Psychology Schools Near Lynnwood, WA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lynnwood, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs. Lynnwood has a population of about 40,953. Median household income is $76,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning psychology-related role is School Psychologist at a median $115,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Psychology Schools to Lynnwood

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

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA 7.0 miles from Lynnwood
  • 4 year
77.8 BOC Score
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: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bastyr University

Kenmore, WA 7.2 miles from Lynnwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,364
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 12.0 miles from Lynnwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
89.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $14,091/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 234

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 12.6 miles from Lynnwood
  • 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

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#5

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Kirkland, WA 12.8 miles from Lynnwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $35,671/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA 12.9 miles from Lynnwood
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
50.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $22,288/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,035
Out‑of‑state$36,035
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA 14.7 miles from Lynnwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,460
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Antioch University-Seattle

Seattle, WA 14.8 miles from Lynnwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,541
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Psychology Wages Near Lynnwood

Lynnwood 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)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist $115,240 WA statewide $103,726
Industrial-Organizational Psychologist N/A WA statewide –
School Psychologist $115,570 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $104,023
Educational and Career Counselor $87,280 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $78,560
Marriage and Family Therapist $60,000 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $54,005
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor $73,580 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $66,229
Healthcare Social Worker $83,550 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,203
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker $78,350 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $70,522

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.

Lynnwood at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,953 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,439 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 111.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Psychology-related employment in Snohomish County 16,497 workers, 1,225 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Lynnwood, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering psychology programs near Lynnwood. The closest is University of Washington-Bothell Campus in Bothell, WA (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (12.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying psychology roles near Lynnwood?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Lynnwood are: School Psychologist ($115,570), Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($115,240), Educational and Career Counselor ($87,280). 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 Mountlake Terrace instead of Lynnwood?

Mountlake Terrace, WA is 2.5 miles from Lynnwood and has its own set of local psychology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lynnwood an affordable place to study psychology?

Lynnwood’s median household income of $76,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynnwood 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 Lynnwood

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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