Best Online Healthcare Programs in Nogales, AZ (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Nogales, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Nogales has a population of about 19,753. Median household income is $40,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arizona, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $128,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Nogales

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Nogales. Distances are calculated from Nogales 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 Nogales. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ 42.7 miles from Nogales BOC Score40.7
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#2

Brookline College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ 58.9 miles from Nogales BOC Score29.5
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#3

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ 59.4 miles from Nogales BOC Score53.7
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#4

Kino College

Tucson, AZ 59.5 miles from Nogales BOC Score40.1
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#5

Carrington College-Tucson

Tucson, AZ 59.6 miles from Nogales BOC Score43.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Nogales

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arizona, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$128,850
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$50,740
Medical Records Specialist$47,630
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$45,820
Healthcare Social Worker$64,030
Epidemiologist$67,260

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.

Nogales at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,753Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,745Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Santa Cruz County663 workers, 64 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Nogales, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Nogales. The closest is Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, AZ (42.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-Tucson (59.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Arizona?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Arizona are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($128,850), Epidemiologist ($67,260), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,030). Wages for Nogales workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sierra Vista instead of Nogales?

Sierra Vista, AZ is 39.0 miles from Nogales 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 Nogales an affordable place to study healthcare?

Nogales’s median household income of $40,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nogales 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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Other Programs Available in Nogales

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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.

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