Best Healthcare Administration Schools Near Kentwood, MI

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Kentwood, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $24,466 to $37,319 per year for indexed programs. Kentwood has a population of about 54,114. Median household income is $73,647 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $105,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Kentwood

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

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 3.9 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
44.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,099
Avg net price $17,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,466
Out‑of‑state$24,466
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cornerstone University

Grand Rapids, MI 6.5 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,314
Avg net price $20,301/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 16.0 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 41.7 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 55.7 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Alma College

Alma, MI 57.6 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
51.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,742
Avg net price $20,694/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 63.8 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Baker College

Owosso, MI 72.2 miles from Kentwood
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Kentwood

Kentwood is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager $105,900 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $110,890
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar $76,060 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $79,644
Administrative Services Manager $102,920 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $107,770
Compliance Officer $68,780 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $72,021
Medical Records Specialist $48,780 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $51,079
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant $41,180 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,120

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.

Kentwood at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 54,114 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,647 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Kent County 67,987 workers, 1,901 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Kentwood. The closest is Dorsey College-Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids, MI (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Montcalm Community College (35.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near Kentwood are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,900), Administrative Services Manager ($102,920), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($76,060). 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 Wyoming instead of Kentwood?

Wyoming, MI is 5.8 miles from Kentwood 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 Kentwood an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Kentwood’s median household income of $73,647 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kentwood 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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Other Programs Available in Kentwood

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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