Best Web Design Schools Near Centralia, WA (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Centralia, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs, with tuition ranging from $4,772 to $31,905 per year for indexed programs. Centralia has a population of about 18,457. Median household income is $52,387 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning web design-related role is Software Developers at a median $166,540 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Web Design Schools to Centralia

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

The Evergreen State College

Olympia, WA 24.3 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
39.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,320
Avg net price $24,319/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,264
Out‑of‑state$31,905
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA 38.4 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,787
Avg net price $9,864/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,634
Out‑of‑state$6,634
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WA 41.7 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,168
Avg net price $8,376/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Highline College

Des Moines, WA 55.7 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
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: 43

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Olympic College

Bremerton, WA 60.9 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
60.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,169
Avg net price $7,172/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA 68.9 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
55.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,307
Avg net price $8,819/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA 70.9 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,310
Avg net price $11,430/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Clark College

Vancouver, WA 76.6 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,356
Avg net price $11,465/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Web Design Wages Near Centralia

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Web and Digital Interface Designers $130,480
Web Developers $130,440
Graphic Designers $72,710
Special Effects Artists and Animators $133,480
Art Directors $121,170
Software Developers $166,540
Commercial and Industrial Designers $94,280
Desktop Publishers N/A

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.

Centralia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 18,457 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $52,387 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web design schools are near Centralia, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs near Centralia. The closest is The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA (24.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Olympic College (60.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web design roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying web design-related roles in Washington are: Software Developers ($166,540), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($133,480), Web and Digital Interface Designers ($130,480). Wages for Centralia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Tumwater instead of Centralia?

Tumwater, WA is 18.8 miles from Centralia and has its own set of local web design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Centralia an affordable place to study web design?

Centralia’s median household income of $52,387 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Centralia 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 Centralia

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

Data verified: September 7, 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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