Best Health Science Schools Near Centralia, WA (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Centralia, Washington has 4 accredited schools offering health science 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 health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $145,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Centralia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science 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

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA 71.5 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Heritage University

Toppenish, WA 124.7 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
50.5 BOC Score
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: 8

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Northwest Indian College

Bellingham, WA 142.2 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
46.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,447
Avg net price $3,136/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Whitman College

Walla Walla, WA 225.6 miles from Centralia
  • 4 year
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,589
Avg net price $33,313/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Health Science Wages Near Centralia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$145,290
Health Education Specialist$77,420
Health Information Technologist$59,640
Health Technologist and Technician$62,090

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

MetricValueSource
Population18,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,387Census 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 health science schools are near Centralia, WA?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering health science programs near Centralia. The closest is University of Washington-Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA (71.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is George Fox University (98.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health science roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Washington are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($145,290), Health Education Specialist ($77,420), Health Technologist and Technician ($62,090). 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 health science 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 health science?

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: August 25, 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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