Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Waterville, ME (2026)

Waterville, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Waterville has a population of about 16,704. Median household income is $47,489 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $120,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Waterville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Waterville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Waterville 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 Waterville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME 4.4 miles from Waterville BOC Score 61.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,035
Avg net price $3,910/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 15.8 miles from Waterville BOC Score 35.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,342
Avg net price $10,924/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,888
Out‑of‑state$22,178
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME 40.0 miles from Waterville BOC Score 58.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,448
Avg net price $6,975/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,140
Out‑of‑state$7,020
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Beal University

Bangor, ME 46.2 miles from Waterville BOC Score 37.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,639
Avg net price $40,109/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 30%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME 49.1 miles from Waterville BOC Score 53.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,704
Avg net price $8,928/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,156
Out‑of‑state$7,036
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Northeast Technical Institute

Scarborough, ME 77.6 miles from Waterville BOC Score 66.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 87%
Avg net price $26,546/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of New England

Biddeford, ME 83.2 miles from Waterville BOC Score 53.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,921
Avg net price $38,107/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,210
Out‑of‑state$44,210
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Washington County Community College

Calais, ME 126.1 miles from Waterville BOC Score 54.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,407
Avg net price $5,149/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine healthcare administration page.


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Waterville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$120,320
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$50,320
Administrative Services Manager$105,380
Compliance Officer$83,740
Medical Records Specialist$52,090
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,990

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.


Waterville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population16,704Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,489Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Kennebec County10,536 workers, 484 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Waterville, ME?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Waterville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Maine?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Maine are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($120,320), Administrative Services Manager ($105,380), Compliance Officer ($83,740). Wages for Waterville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of Waterville?

Augusta, ME is 14.9 miles from Waterville and has its own set of local healthcare administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Waterville an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Waterville’s median household income of $47,489 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waterville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Waterville

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.