Best Sociology Schools Near SeaTac, WA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

SeaTac, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering sociology 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 sociology-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $106,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Sociology Schools to SeaTac

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Seattle University

Seattle, WA 11.4 miles from SeaTac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,272
Avg net price $34,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 84

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle, WA 14.5 miles from SeaTac
  • 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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#3

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 14.6 miles from SeaTac
  • 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

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA 21.7 miles from SeaTac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,990
Avg net price $19,589/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 88.0 miles from SeaTac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
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: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 89.8 miles from SeaTac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 210.4 miles from SeaTac
  • 4 year
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,589
Avg net price $33,313/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 220.2 miles from SeaTac
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,897
Avg net price $13,886/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
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  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 113

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Sociology 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Sociologists $97,170 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $87,462
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary $88,930 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,045
Social and Human Service Assistants $58,090 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $52,286
Survey Researchers $69,590 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $62,637
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $75,280 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $67,759
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,170 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $91,962
Social Science Research Assistants $50,310 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,284
Social and Community Service Managers $106,400 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,770

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

Metric Value Source
Population 31,143 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,517 Census 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 sociology schools are near SeaTac, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering sociology programs near SeaTac. The closest is Seattle University in Seattle, WA (11.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Washington University (88.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying sociology roles near SeaTac?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying sociology-related roles near SeaTac are: Social and Community Service Managers ($106,400), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($102,170), Sociologists ($97,170). 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 sociology 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 sociology?

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: September 5, 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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