Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $32,595 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $105,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Shamokin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Shamokin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shamokin 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 Shamokin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
18%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,370
Avg net price
$18,953/yr
TuitionIn‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,976
Avg net price
$22,051/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 33
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,703
Avg net price
$17,850/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,850
Out‑of‑state$14,850
Key stats- Retention rate: 50%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$86,881
Avg net price
$29,689/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 66
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,920
Avg net price
$25,759/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 44
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,825
Avg net price
$13,078/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 48%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$84,648
Avg net price
$38,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,727
Avg net price
$28,198/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 104
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania healthcare administration page.
Healthcare Administration Wages Near Shamokin
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide) |
|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $103,670 |
| Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar | $59,980 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $105,640 |
| Compliance Officer | $85,580 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $46,840 |
| Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $44,930 |
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.
Shamokin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 6,890 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $36,438 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 15.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Healthcare Administration-related employment in Northumberland County | 4,255 workers, 283 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Shamokin-Area Cities With Healthcare Administration Programs
- Sunbury, PA – 13.2 mi away (28,544 pop)
- Bloomsburg, PA – 15.7 mi away (52,637 pop)
- Pottsville, PA – 19.6 mi away (41,479 pop)
- Milton, PA – 21.7 mi away (30,198 pop)
- Lebanon, PA – 31.7 mi away (77,839 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Shamokin, PA?
Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Shamokin 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 Pennsylvania?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Administrative Services Manager ($105,640), Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,670), Compliance Officer ($85,580). Wages for Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?
Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study healthcare administration?
Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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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