Best Online Healthcare Programs in Annapolis, MD (2026)

Annapolis, Maryland has a population of about 40,744. The city’s median household income is $104,257 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Annapolis, with tuition ranging from $15,537 to $33,666 per year. In the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $130,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Annapolis

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Annapolis city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnold, MD5.5 miContact school for pricing
Prince George’s Community CollegeLargo, MD17.9 miContact school for pricing
Cortiva InstituteLinthicum, MD18.1 miContact school for pricing
Fortis College-LandoverLandover, MD19.6 mi$15,537 - $33,666
All-State Career-BaltimoreBaltimore, MD20.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Annapolis

Annapolis is part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area (BLS area code 12580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maryland statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$130,990Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$125,349
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$67,340Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$64,440
Medical Records Specialist$62,540Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$59,847
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$46,860Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$44,842
Healthcare Social Worker$67,570Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$64,660
Epidemiologist$91,930Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD$87,971

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Annapolis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,744Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$104,257Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.5 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Anne Arundel County36,628 workers, 1,656 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Annapolis, MD?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Annapolis. The closest is Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, MD (5.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is All-State Career-Baltimore (20.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Annapolis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Annapolis are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($130,990), Epidemiologist ($91,930), Healthcare Social Worker ($67,570). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maryland statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bowie instead of Annapolis?

Bowie, MD is 12.8 miles from Annapolis 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 Annapolis an affordable place to study healthcare?

Annapolis’s median household income of $104,257 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Annapolis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maryland 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.