Best Online Healthcare Programs in New Castle, IN (2026)

New Castle, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $10,758 to $28,766 per year for indexed programs. New Castle has a population of about 17,356. Median household income is $48,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to New Castle

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

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 19.4 miles from New Castle BOC Score 63.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,833
Avg net price $14,940/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 43.2 miles from New Castle BOC Score 51.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 66%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,610
Avg net price $21,602/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,200
Out‑of‑state$37,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 43.9 miles from New Castle BOC Score 60.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,198
Avg net price $11,668/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,762
Out‑of‑state$34,891
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion

Marion, IN 44.1 miles from New Castle BOC Score 56.6
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $22,866/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 44.1 miles from New Castle BOC Score 57.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $16,898/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Indiana University-Kokomo

Kokomo, IN 54.8 miles from New Castle BOC Score 52.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,917
Avg net price $3,968/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Huntington University

Huntington, IN 67.5 miles from New Castle 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 81.1 miles from New Castle 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 New Castle

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$104,140
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$46,470
Medical Records Specialist$47,670
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$44,060
Healthcare Social Worker$64,580
Epidemiologist$77,250

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.


New Castle at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,356Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near New Castle, IN?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near New Castle 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 in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Indiana are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,140), Epidemiologist ($77,250), Healthcare Social Worker ($64,580). Wages for New Castle workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Muncie instead of New Castle?

Muncie, IN is 19.4 miles from New Castle 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 New Castle an affordable place to study healthcare?

New Castle’s median household income of $48,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Castle 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 New Castle

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

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.