Best Online Social Work Programs in Mill Creek, WA (2026)

Mill Creek, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs. Mill Creek has a population of about 20,846. Median household income is $121,578 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $106,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Mill Creek

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

#1

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA 6.5 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 67.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,144
Avg net price $11,010/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,810
Out‑of‑state$10,875
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 15.2 miles from Mill Creek 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

#3

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 15.5 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 70.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 33.2 miles from Mill Creek 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

Tacoma, WA 44.1 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 83.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,466
Avg net price $10,163/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 51.0 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saint Martin's University

Lacey, WA 63.6 miles from Mill Creek BOC Score 44.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,092
Avg net price $28,119/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 133.5 miles from Mill Creek 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

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


Social Work Wages Near Mill Creek

Mill Creek 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)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$75,280Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$67,759
Healthcare Social Worker$83,550Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$75,203
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$78,350Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$70,522
Social Worker, All Other$105,570Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$95,023
Social and Community Service Manager$106,400Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$95,770
Social and Human Service Assistant$58,090Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$52,286
Community Health Worker$57,980Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$52,187

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.


Mill Creek at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,846Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$121,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Snohomish County11,734 workers, 618 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Mill Creek, WA?

Accredited schools offering social work programs near Mill Creek are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Mill Creek?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Mill Creek are: Social and Community Service Manager ($106,400), Social Worker, All Other ($105,570), Healthcare Social Worker ($83,550). 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 Lynnwood instead of Mill Creek?

Lynnwood, WA is 5.2 miles from Mill Creek and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Mill Creek an affordable place to study social work?

Mill Creek’s median household income of $121,578 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mill Creek 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 Mill Creek

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.