Cleveland, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,762 to $18,622 per year for indexed programs. Cleveland has a population of about 48,185. Median household income is $55,904 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, TN metro area, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Administrative Services Manager at a median $96,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Cleveland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare administration programs near Cleveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cleveland 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 Cleveland.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$31,102
Avg net price
$23,958/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 7%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$25,954
Avg net price
$33,625/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 31%
- Programs offered: 11
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$60,249
Avg net price
$18,976/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 50
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
90%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,382
Avg net price
$20,251/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,700
Out‑of‑state$34,700
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,378
Avg net price
$16,813/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 40
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$36,909
Avg net price
$20,537/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 6
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,730
Avg net price
$15,796/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 52%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,458
Avg net price
$12,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee healthcare administration page.
Healthcare Administration Wages Near Cleveland
Cleveland is part of the Cleveland, TN metro area (BLS area code 17420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $94,780 | Cleveland, TN | $107,582 |
| Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar | $64,560 | TN statewide | $73,280 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $96,140 | Cleveland, TN | $109,126 |
| Compliance Officer | $55,040 | Cleveland, TN | $62,474 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $45,760 | Cleveland, TN | $51,941 |
| Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $38,580 | Cleveland, TN | $43,791 |
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.
Cleveland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 48,185 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,904 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 88.1 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare Administration-related employment in Bradley County | 4,953 workers, 342 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Cleveland-Area Cities With Healthcare Administration Programs
- Chattanooga, TN – 22.8 mi away (403,618 pop)
- East Ridge, TN – 23.9 mi away (21,302 pop)
- Dalton, GA – 29.1 mi away (87,688 pop)
- Calhoun, GA – 47.8 mi away (33,092 pop)
- Harriman, TN – 54.6 mi away (23,026 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Cleveland, TN?
Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles near Cleveland are: Administrative Services Manager ($96,140), Medical and Health Services Manager ($94,780), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($64,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Chattanooga instead of Cleveland?
Chattanooga, TN is 22.8 miles from Cleveland 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 Cleveland an affordable place to study healthcare administration?
Cleveland’s median household income of $55,904 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cleveland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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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