Best Taxation Schools Near Lacey, WA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lacey, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering taxation programs, with tuition ranging from $4,197 to $43,209 per year for indexed programs. Lacey has a population of about 57,088. Median household income is $87,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area, the top-earning taxation-related role is Accountant and Auditor at a median $94,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Taxation Schools to Lacey

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer taxation programs near Lacey, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lacey city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Taxation Wages Near Lacey

Lacey is part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area (BLS area code 36500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Accountant and Auditor$94,470Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$91,099
Tax Preparer$45,370WA statewide$43,751
Tax Examiner and Collector$72,850WA statewide$70,251

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.

Lacey at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population57,088Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$87,277Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.7 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited taxation schools are near Lacey, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering taxation programs near Lacey. The closest is Olympic College in Bremerton, WA (37.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Seattle Campus (48.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying taxation roles near Lacey?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying taxation-related roles near Lacey are: Accountant and Auditor ($94,470), Tax Examiner and Collector ($72,850), Tax Preparer ($45,370). 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 Olympia instead of Lacey?

Olympia, WA is 4.8 miles from Lacey and has its own set of local taxation programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lacey an affordable place to study taxation?

Lacey’s median household income of $87,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lacey 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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Data verified: August 11, 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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