Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Jackson, MI (2026)

Jackson, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $2,736 to $11,921 per year for indexed programs. Jackson has a population of about 31,206. Median household income is $42,848 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MI metro area, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $108,940 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Jackson

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Jackson. Distances are calculated from Jackson city center.

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 Jackson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 5.4 miles from Jackson BOC Score52.2
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#2

Lansing Community College

Lansing, MI 35.2 miles from Jackson BOC Score48.5
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#3

Washtenaw Community College

Ann Arbor, MI 37.8 miles from Jackson BOC Score54.4
Published tuition$2,736 - $11,161
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#4

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 39.7 miles from Jackson BOC Score50.6
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#5

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 51.2 miles from Jackson BOC Score57.3
Published tuition$4,448 - $11,921
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan healthcare administration page.


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, MI metro area (BLS area code 27100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$108,940Jackson, MI$118,671
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$67,150MI statewide$73,148
Administrative Services Manager$106,250Jackson, MI$115,741
Compliance Officer$71,680Jackson, MI$78,083
Medical Records Specialist$46,950Jackson, MI$51,144
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,740Jackson, MI$43,290

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.


Jackson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,206Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,848Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Jackson County8,476 workers, 434 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Jackson, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Jackson. The closest is Jackson College in Jackson, MI (5.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Schoolcraft Community College District (51.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles near Jackson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near Jackson are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($108,940), Administrative Services Manager ($106,250), Compliance Officer ($71,680). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Adrian instead of Jackson?

Adrian, MI is 30.0 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Jackson’s median household income of $42,848 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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: June 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.