Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Parma, OH (2026)

Parma, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Parma has a population of about 80,131. Median household income is $67,425 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $122,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Parma

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

#1

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 13.3 miles from Parma
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 17.9 miles from Parma BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 23.5 miles from Parma BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 27.5 miles from Parma BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kent State University at Salem

Salem, OH 56.3 miles from Parma BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $13,799/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH 59.3 miles from Parma BOC Score 48.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,544
Avg net price $12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 63.5 miles from Parma BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 77.8 miles from Parma BOC Score 29.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,942
Avg net price $26,500/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Parma

Parma is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$122,770Cleveland, OH$130,745
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$73,070Cleveland, OH$77,817
Administrative Services Manager$100,950Cleveland, OH$107,508
Compliance Officer$74,480Cleveland, OH$79,318
Medical Records Specialist$61,950Cleveland, OH$65,974
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$45,920Cleveland, OH$48,903

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.


Parma at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population80,131Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,425Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Cuyahoga County137,469 workers, 4,244 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Parma, OH?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Parma 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 near Parma?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near Parma are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($122,770), Administrative Services Manager ($100,950), Compliance Officer ($74,480). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Parma Heights instead of Parma?

Parma Heights, OH is 1.8 miles from Parma 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 Parma an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Parma’s median household income of $67,425 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parma while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Parma

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

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.