Best Online Healthcare Programs in Nampa, ID (2026)

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

Nampa, Idaho has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Nampa has a population of about 106,289. Median household income is $72,122 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $124,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Nampa

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

#1

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 1.5 miles from Nampa BOC Score48.4
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#2

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 3.5 miles from Nampa BOC Score50.7
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#3

Eagle Gate College-Boise Campus

Boise, ID 13.3 miles from Nampa BOC Score9.8
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#4

Milan Institute-Boise

Boise, ID 13.5 miles from Nampa
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#5

Carrington College-Boise

Boise, ID 15.3 miles from Nampa BOC Score76.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Idaho schools on the Idaho healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Nampa

Nampa is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$124,330Boise City, ID$126,352
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$67,460Boise City, ID$68,557
Medical Records Specialist$55,970Boise City, ID$56,880
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$45,170Boise City, ID$45,904
Healthcare Social Worker$74,570Boise City, ID$75,783
Epidemiologist$66,280ID statewide$67,358

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.

Nampa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population106,289Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,122Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Canyon County11,002 workers, 1,225 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Nampa, ID?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Nampa. The closest is Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, ID (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carrington College-Boise (15.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Nampa?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Nampa are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($124,330), Healthcare Social Worker ($74,570), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($67,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Caldwell instead of Nampa?

Caldwell, ID is 6.4 miles from Nampa 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 Nampa an affordable place to study healthcare?

Nampa’s median household income of $72,122 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Nampa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Nampa

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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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