Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Bluefield, WV (2026)

Bluefield, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $4,901 to $15,885 per year for indexed programs. Bluefield has a population of about 9,511. Median household income is $43,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $112,010 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Bluefield

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

#1

New River Community and Technical College

Beaver, WV 33.9 miles from Bluefield BOC Score 42.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,073
Avg net price $3,599/yr
Tuition
In‑state$5,156
Out‑of‑state$9,646
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

Logan, WV 60.2 miles from Bluefield BOC Score 32.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,153
Avg net price $10,321/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Boone Career and Technical Center

Foster, WV 64.8 miles from Bluefield BOC Score 53.5
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 95%
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 80.0 miles from Bluefield BOC Score 55.3
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,432
Avg net price $4,565/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

West Virginia Junior College-Charleston

Cross Lanes, WV 86.2 miles from Bluefield BOC Score 57.1
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,472
Avg net price $12,887/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, WV 103.5 miles from Bluefield BOC Score 33.4
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,951
Avg net price $8,083/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Huntington Junior College

Huntington, WV 104.4 miles from Bluefield BOC Score 45.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $21,783
Avg net price $9,422/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport

Bridgeport, WV 149.0 miles from Bluefield
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,472
Avg net price $15,365/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Bluefield

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$112,010
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$61,330
Administrative Services Manager$84,820
Compliance Officer$64,270
Medical Records Specialist$47,360
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,430

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.


Bluefield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,511Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$43,826Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare Administration-related employment in Mercer County4,600 workers, 413 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare administration schools are near Bluefield, WV?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Bluefield 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 West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in West Virginia are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($112,010), Administrative Services Manager ($84,820), Compliance Officer ($64,270). Wages for Bluefield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Beckley instead of Bluefield?

Beckley, WV is 36.5 miles from Bluefield 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 Bluefield an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Bluefield’s median household income of $43,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bluefield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Bluefield

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

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.