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

Sandusky, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Sandusky has a population of about 24,748. Median household income is $47,827 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sandusky, OH metro area, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $99,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Sandusky

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

#1

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 32.6 miles from Sandusky 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

#2

Tiffin University

Tiffin, OH 33.8 miles from Sandusky 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Davis College

Toledo, OH 45.3 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 31.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 12%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,588
Avg net price $24,181/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mercy College of Ohio

Toledo, OH 46.4 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 75.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,409
Avg net price $17,989/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,470
Out‑of‑state$19,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 49.6 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 52.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Professional Skills Institute

Maumee, OH 51.1 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,765
Avg net price $20,721/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lakewood University

Cleveland Heights, OH 59.3 miles from Sandusky
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 63.4 miles from Sandusky BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Sandusky

Sandusky is part of the Sandusky, OH metro area (BLS area code 41780). 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$99,900Sandusky, OH$111,870
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$71,330OH statewide$79,877
Administrative Services Manager$89,670Sandusky, OH$100,414
Compliance Officer$76,140Sandusky, OH$85,263
Medical Records Specialist$47,970Sandusky, OH$53,718
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$43,500Sandusky, OH$48,712

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.


Sandusky at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,748Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,827Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Erie County4,486 workers, 216 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Sandusky 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 Sandusky?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near Sandusky are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($99,900), Administrative Services Manager ($89,670), Compliance Officer ($76,140). 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 Norwalk instead of Sandusky?

Norwalk, OH is 14.8 miles from Sandusky 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 Sandusky an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Sandusky’s median household income of $47,827 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sandusky 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 Sandusky

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

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.