Kennesaw State University
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Best Online Healthcare Programs in Canton, GA (2026)
Canton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $3,252 to $12,295 per year for indexed programs. Canton has a population of about 34,587. Median household income is $81,642 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $137,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Canton
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Canton. Distances are calculated from Canton 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 Canton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
International School of Skin Nailcare & Massage Therapy
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Gwinnett College-Marietta Campus
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Chattahoochee Technical College
Published tuition$3,252 - $12,295
Online programsYes
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Canton
Canton is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $137,260 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $137,123 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $79,800 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $79,720 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $58,950 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $58,891 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $46,370 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $46,324 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,280 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $65,215 |
| Epidemiologist | $70,880 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $70,809 |
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.
Canton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,587 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $81,642 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Cherokee County | 9,634 workers, 729 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Canton-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Woodstock, GA – 10.0 mi away (30,929 pop)
- Milton, GA – 12.7 mi away (38,411 pop)
- Roswell, GA – 16.4 mi away (94,598 pop)
- Acworth, GA – 16.7 mi away (22,418 pop)
- Kennesaw, GA – 16.9 mi away (33,627 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near Canton, GA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Canton. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (15.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta (23.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Canton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Canton are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($137,260), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($79,800), Epidemiologist ($70,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Woodstock instead of Canton?
Woodstock, GA is 10.0 miles from Canton 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 Canton an affordable place to study healthcare?
Canton’s median household income of $81,642 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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: 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.