Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
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Best Online Healthcare Programs in Apache Junction, AZ (2026)
Apache Junction, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Apache Junction has a population of about 39,746. Median household income is $58,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $130,070 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Apache Junction
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Apache Junction. Distances are calculated from Apache Junction city center.
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 Apache Junction. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
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Arizona School of Integrative Studies
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American InterContinental University System
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Carrington College-Mesa
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Apache Junction
Apache Junction is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $130,070 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $125,915 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $51,230 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $49,593 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $47,450 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $45,934 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $46,600 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $45,111 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,090 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,947 |
| Epidemiologist | $67,260 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $65,111 |
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.
Apache Junction at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,746 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,619 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 103.3 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Pinal County | 5,647 workers, 466 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Apache Junction-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Mesa, AZ – 10.6 mi away (484,587 pop)
- Queen Creek, AZ – 12.5 mi away (35,524 pop)
- Gilbert, AZ – 13.6 mi away (237,133 pop)
- Fountain Hills, AZ – 18.7 mi away (24,482 pop)
- Chandler, AZ – 19.9 mi away (247,477 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near Apache Junction, AZ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Apache Junction. The closest is Pima Medical Institute-East Valley in Mesa, AZ (9.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-Mesa (18.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Apache Junction?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Apache Junction are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($130,070), Epidemiologist ($67,260), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Mesa instead of Apache Junction?
Mesa, AZ is 10.6 miles from Apache Junction and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Apache Junction an affordable place to study healthcare?
Apache Junction’s median household income of $58,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apache Junction while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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: June 11, 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.