Washington's Online Colleges by the Numbers
Online associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions in Washington have been declining over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 10,478 degree programs that were offered 100% online by Washington's colleges and universities. That was a decrease of 24% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Distance Education Completions
Est. Total Online Completions in 2023
Est. OnlineCompletions (Last 5 Years)
Best Nonprofit Online Colleges Serving Washington
There are at least 18 nonprofit 4-year schools serving Washington, where students completed 3,456 distance education degree programs. Of those schools, 12 were private nonprofit institutions and 6 were public schools. Browse through the listing below to learn more about these nonprofit online colleges serving Washington, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral programs in Washington. Franklin University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University. In 2023, 1,429 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2,171
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Central Washington University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Central Washington University. In 2023, 974 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 157 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
45%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,131
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs. In 2023, 69 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
80%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
69
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Seattle University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and no programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Seattle University. In 2023, 2 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
0%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
2
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Faith International University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and most programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Faith International University. In 2023, 56 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 25 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
92%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
81
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Walla Walla University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Walla Walla University. In 2023, 12 distance education doctoral degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 6 master's degrees, were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
18
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bastyr University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Bastyr University. In 2023, 10 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and all programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education. In 2023, 142 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 23 associate degrees, 51 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
216
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Eastern Washington University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Eastern Washington University. In 2023, 794 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 197 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
32%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
991
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Gonzaga University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Gonzaga University. In 2023, 326 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
15%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
326
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at University of Washington-Seattle Campus. In 2023, 1,036 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 194 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
8%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
1,230
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Western Washington University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Western Washington University. In 2023, 94 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 18 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
112
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Pacific Lutheran University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Pacific Lutheran University. In 2023, 11 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
11
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus. In 2023, 61 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
61
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Heritage University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Heritage University. In 2023, 29 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 1 bachelor's degree, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
14%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
30
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
City University of Seattle is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and all programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at City University of Seattle. In 2023, 262 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 14 associate degrees, 182 bachelor's degrees, and 30 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
488
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Washington State University is an institutionally public 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and some programs completed were offered online. Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Washington State University. In 2023, 2,857 distance education bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 652 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
47%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
3,509
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Whitworth University is an institutionally nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online. Master's degrees are the most popular at Whitworth University. In 2023, 34 distance education master's degrees were completed. In addition, 0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were completed as distance education programs.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
4%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
34
Online Completions by Program Area
Best Online Community Colleges in Washington
Looking for a 2-year school or online community college in Washington? According to 2022 data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, there were 17 two-year schools where students completed 2,159 distance education degree programs. Browse through the listing below to learn more about each of the online community colleges in Washington, including an estimate about online degree availability and popular online degree programs. Tuition shown reflects in-state rates.
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Non-Profit
Bates Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
2%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
5
Online Completions by Program Area
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Accredited
Non-Profit
Walla Walla Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
55%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
313
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Edmonds College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
54%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
330
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Shoreline Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes part-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
66%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
479
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Grays Harbor College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
56%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
195
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Clover Park Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
6
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
2%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
13
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Tacoma Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
33
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Peninsula College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and some programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
59%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
187
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Lower Columbia College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
3%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
17
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Bellevue College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
13
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Northwest Indian College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and all programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
127
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Spokane Falls Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
10%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
88
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Big Bend Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are of traditional age and most programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
75%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
325
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Renton Technical College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are adults and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
6%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
15
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Spokane Community College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and minimal programs completed were offered online.
Est. Online Degree Offerings
1%
Est. Online Completions By Degree Type
10
Online Completions by Program Area
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School Type
Accredited
Non-Profit
Highline College is an institutionally nonprofit 2-year school where most students attend classes full-time. Most of the students are a mixture of traditional and adult aged and no programs completed were offered online.