Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Scottsbluff, NE (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has 2 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,613 to $12,722 per year for indexed programs. Scottsbluff has a population of about 14,406. Median household income is $53,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $107,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Scottsbluff

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Scottsbluff. Distances are calculated from Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Western Nebraska Community College

Scottsbluff, NE 1.0 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score59.9
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Online programsYes

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#2

Laramie County Community College

Cheyenne, WY 78.4 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score67.1
Published tuition$4,613 - $12,722
Online programsYes

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

Healthcare Administration Wages Near Scottsbluff

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$107,700
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$49,520
Administrative Services Manager$105,720
Compliance Officer$73,920
Medical Records Specialist$51,670
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$46,100

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.

Scottsbluff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,448Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Scotts Bluff County2,559 workers, 181 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Scottsbluff, NE?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Scottsbluff. The closest is Western Nebraska Community College in Scottsbluff, NE (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Laramie County Community College (78.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Nebraska are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($107,700), Administrative Services Manager ($105,720), Compliance Officer ($73,920). Wages for Scottsbluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Scottsbluff?

Cheyenne, WY is 77.1 miles from Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Scottsbluff’s median household income of $53,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsbluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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 Scottsbluff

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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.

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