Lincoln, California has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Lincoln has a population of about 51,629. Median household income is $108,108 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $159,350 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Lincoln
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Lincoln, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lincoln 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 Lincoln.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
94%
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$64,876
Avg net price
$9,338/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,018
Out‑of‑state$20,618
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 30
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,633
Avg net price
$41,338/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 62%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,445
Avg net price
$25,447/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 89%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,170
Avg net price
$4,669/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$70,484
Avg net price
$41,008/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,368
Avg net price
$2,818/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 71
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$143,238
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$84,713
Avg net price
$35,333/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Lincoln
Lincoln is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $159,350 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $149,344 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $101,500 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $95,127 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $75,150 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $70,431 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $57,730 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $54,105 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $97,070 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $90,975 |
| Epidemiologist | $111,960 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $104,930 |
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.
Lincoln at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 51,629 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $108,108 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 38.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 106.7 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Placer County | 33,894 workers, 4,449 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lincoln-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Rocklin, CA – 5.2 mi away (62,787 pop)
- Roseville, CA – 7.5 mi away (132,671 pop)
- Citrus Heights, CA – 12.4 mi away (87,432 pop)
- Folsom, CA – 15.9 mi away (77,271 pop)
- Rancho Cordova, CA – 20.9 mi away (72,326 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near Lincoln, CA?
Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Lincoln 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 roles near Lincoln?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Lincoln are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($159,350), Epidemiologist ($111,960), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($101,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Rocklin instead of Lincoln?
Rocklin, CA is 5.2 miles from Lincoln 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 Lincoln an affordable place to study healthcare?
Lincoln’s median household income of $108,108 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lincoln while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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