Best Online Healthcare Programs in West Melbourne, FL (2026)

West Melbourne, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. West Melbourne has a population of about 27,643. Median household income is $90,521 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to West Melbourne

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near West Melbourne, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from West Melbourne 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:

  • 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 West Melbourne. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 7.0 miles from West Melbourne BOC Score 63.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,195
Avg net price $6,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,496
Out‑of‑state$9,739
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 47.9 miles from West Melbourne
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Avg net price $19,775/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 48.5 miles from West Melbourne BOC Score 80.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 48.9 miles from West Melbourne BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 125

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Gwinnett Institute

Orlando, FL 53.9 miles from West Melbourne BOC Score 44.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,735
Avg net price $34,939/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL 54.2 miles from West Melbourne BOC Score 46.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,850/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL 54.8 miles from West Melbourne BOC Score 47.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,282
Avg net price $30,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Valencia College

Orlando, FL 57.3 miles from West Melbourne BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,594
Avg net price $12,037/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,664
Out‑of‑state$9,576
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near West Melbourne

West Melbourne is part of the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL metro area (BLS area code 37340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,230Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$103,230
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$60,980Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$60,980
Medical Records Specialist$45,490Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$45,490
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$40,390Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$40,390
Healthcare Social Worker$64,080Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$64,080
Epidemiologist$79,460FL statewide$79,460

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.


West Melbourne at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,643Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$90,521Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.0 (at U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Brevard County33,411 workers, 2,136 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near West Melbourne, FL?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near West Melbourne are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,230), Epidemiologist ($79,460), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,080). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Melbourne instead of West Melbourne?

Melbourne, FL is 3.4 miles from West Melbourne 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 West Melbourne an affordable place to study healthcare?

West Melbourne’s median household income of $90,521 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Melbourne while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 West Melbourne

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for West Melbourne:

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.