Best Online Healthcare Programs in Peoria, AZ (2026)

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

Peoria, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Peoria has a population of about 194,338. Median household income is $93,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% 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 Peoria

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

#1

Midwestern University-Glendale

Glendale, AZ 10.7 miles from Peoria
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#2

Allen School-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ 14.9 miles from Peoria BOC Score55.0
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#3

Pima Medical Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ 16.0 miles from Peoria BOC Score60.2
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#4

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ 16.1 miles from Peoria BOC Score42.8
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#5

Avalon Institute-Phoenix

Phoenix, AZ 16.6 miles from Peoria BOC Score49.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arizona schools on the Arizona healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Peoria

Peoria 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$130,070Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$125,915
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$51,230Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$49,593
Medical Records Specialist$47,450Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$45,934
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$46,600Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$45,111
Healthcare Social Worker$67,090Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$64,947
Epidemiologist$67,260Phoenix-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.

Peoria at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population194,338Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$93,403Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Maricopa County335,894 workers, 15,402 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Peoria, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Peoria. The closest is Midwestern University-Glendale in Glendale, AZ (10.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Avalon Institute-Phoenix (16.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Peoria?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Peoria 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 Surprise instead of Peoria?

Surprise, AZ is 11.4 miles from Peoria 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 Peoria an affordable place to study healthcare?

Peoria’s median household income of $93,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Peoria 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 Peoria

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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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