Wooster, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs. Wooster has a population of about 27,012. Median household income is $65,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $106,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Wooster
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Wooster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wooster 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Wooster.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
95%
Graduation rate
20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$18,934/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
Key stats- Retention rate: 39%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,600
Avg net price
$13,946/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 82
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$12,542/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 55%
- Programs offered: 14
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,837
Avg net price
$3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$13,799/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,168
Avg net price
$9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 100%
- Programs offered: 42
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,006
Avg net price
$8,062/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,006
Out‑of‑state$11,766
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio healthcare administration page.
Healthcare Administration Wages Near Wooster
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide) |
|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $106,140 |
| Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar | $71,330 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $101,500 |
| Compliance Officer | $75,030 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $50,990 |
| Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $44,280 |
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.
Wooster at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 27,012 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,888 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Healthcare Administration-related employment in Wayne County | 5,322 workers, 254 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Wooster-Area Cities With Healthcare Administration Programs
- Wadsworth, OH – 18.0 mi away (23,136 pop)
- Ashland, OH – 20.3 mi away (20,352 pop)
- Massillon, OH – 21.5 mi away (32,258 pop)
- Barberton, OH – 21.8 mi away (26,120 pop)
- Medina, OH – 22.3 mi away (26,261 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Wooster, OH?
Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Wooster 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 in Ohio?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Ohio are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($106,140), Administrative Services Manager ($101,500), Compliance Officer ($75,030). Wages for Wooster workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Wadsworth instead of Wooster?
Wadsworth, OH is 18.0 miles from Wooster 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 Wooster an affordable place to study healthcare administration?
Wooster’s median household income of $65,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wooster 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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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.
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