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

Muskegon, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,320 to $9,674 per year for indexed programs. Muskegon has a population of about 37,203. Median household income is $46,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Muskegon

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Muskegon. Distances are calculated from Muskegon 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 Muskegon. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Muskegon Community College

Muskegon, MI 3.3 miles from Muskegon BOC Score47.2
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#2

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 26.0 miles from Muskegon BOC Score65.7
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#3

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 45.0 miles from Muskegon BOC Score44.6
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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 49.9 miles from Muskegon BOC Score64.7
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#5

West Shore Community College

Scottville, MI 54.1 miles from Muskegon BOC Score41.8
Published tuition$4,320 - $9,674
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan healthcare administration page.


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Muskegon

Muskegon is part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (BLS area code 34740). 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$104,970Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$113,481
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$67,150MI statewide$72,595
Administrative Services Manager$103,010Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$111,362
Compliance Officer$84,430Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$91,276
Medical Records Specialist$44,390Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$47,989
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$41,500Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$44,865

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.


Muskegon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,203Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,342Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Muskegon County10,424 workers, 340 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Muskegon. The closest is Muskegon Community College in Muskegon, MI (3.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Shore Community College (54.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near Muskegon are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,970), Administrative Services Manager ($103,010), Compliance Officer ($84,430). 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 Norton Shores instead of Muskegon?

Norton Shores, MI is 4.6 miles from Muskegon 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 Muskegon an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Muskegon’s median household income of $46,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskegon 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.