Best Online Healthcare Programs in Milford, DE (2026)

Milford, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $3,744 to $27,536 per year for indexed programs. Milford has a population of about 12,193. Median household income is $55,265 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Delaware, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $134,820 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Milford

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

#1

Polytech Adult Education

Woodside, DE 13.0 miles from Milford BOC Score60.8
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#2

Delaware State University

Dover, DE 20.3 miles from Milford BOC Score48.1
Published tuition$10,314 - $27,536
Online programsYes

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#3

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Dover, DE 21.3 miles from Milford BOC Score48.4
Published tuition$4,965 - $13,177
Online programsYes

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#4

Chesapeake College

Wye Mills, MD 35.4 miles from Milford BOC Score47.5
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#5

Wor-Wic Community College

Salisbury, MD 38.8 miles from Milford BOC Score38.8
Published tuition$3,744 - $12,199
Online programsYes

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


Healthcare Wages Near Milford

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Delaware, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$134,820
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$68,890
Medical Records Specialist$56,060
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$44,500
Healthcare Social Worker$64,620
EpidemiologistN/A

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.


Milford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,265Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Sussex County14,175 workers, 1,230 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Milford, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Milford. The closest is Polytech Adult Education in Woodside, DE (13.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wor-Wic Community College (38.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Delaware?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Delaware are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($134,820), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($68,890), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,620). Wages for Milford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lewes instead of Milford?

Lewes, DE is 17.5 miles from Milford 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 Milford an affordable place to study healthcare?

Milford’s median household income of $55,265 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Milford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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 Milford

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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.