Best Online Healthcare Programs in Elkhart, IN (2026)

Elkhart, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $6,026 to $14,999 per year for indexed programs. Elkhart has a population of about 53,726. Median household income is $47,885 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Elkhart

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Elkhart, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Elkhart 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 Elkhart. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 13.6 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,947
Avg net price $8,653/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences

South Bend, IN 14.9 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 54.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 92%
Avg net price $37,711/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 33%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Grace College and Theological Seminary

Winona Lake, IN 33.0 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 56.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,411
Avg net price $19,932/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,200
Out‑of‑state$31,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Trine University

Angola, IN 49.3 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,165
Avg net price $25,355/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 58.2 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,191
Avg net price $18,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 58.3 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 51.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,362
Avg net price $18,196/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Huntington University

Huntington, IN 60.4 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,672
Avg net price $19,310/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,870
Out‑of‑state$31,870
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN 61.0 miles from Elkhart BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,327
Avg net price $23,206/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,361
Out‑of‑state$31,361
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Elkhart

Elkhart is part of the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metro area (BLS area code 21140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,100Elkhart-Goshen, IN$114,175
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$46,470IN statewide$51,462
Medical Records Specialist$45,020Elkhart-Goshen, IN$49,856
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$40,930Elkhart-Goshen, IN$45,327
Healthcare Social Worker$63,510Elkhart-Goshen, IN$70,332
Epidemiologist$77,250IN statewide$85,548

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.


Elkhart at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population53,726Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$47,885Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Elkhart County11,090 workers, 374 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Elkhart, IN?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Elkhart 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 Elkhart?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Elkhart are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,100), Epidemiologist ($77,250), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in South Bend instead of Elkhart?

South Bend, IN is 15.9 miles from Elkhart 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 Elkhart an affordable place to study healthcare?

Elkhart’s median household income of $47,885 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elkhart while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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 Elkhart

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

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.