Best Online Healthcare Programs in Inkster, MI (2026)

Inkster, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Inkster has a population of about 25,602. Median household income is $39,632 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $114,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Inkster

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

#1

Dorsey College-Wayne

Wayne, MI 3.6 miles from Inkster BOC Score14.7
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#2

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 4.6 miles from Inkster BOC Score53.9
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#3

Dorsey College-Dearborn

Detroit, MI 5.5 miles from Inkster BOC Score18.0
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#4

Ross Medical Education Center-Taylor

Taylor, MI 7.2 miles from Inkster BOC Score34.3
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Ross Medical Education Center-Canton

Canton, MI 8.9 miles from Inkster BOC Score29.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near Inkster

Inkster is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$114,340Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$113,998
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$75,980Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$75,753
Medical Records Specialist$46,730Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$46,590
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$42,320Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$42,193
Healthcare Social Worker$73,600Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$73,380
Epidemiologist$97,290Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$96,999

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.


Inkster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,602Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,632Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Wayne County116,757 workers, 5,633 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Inkster, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Inkster. The closest is Dorsey College-Wayne in Wayne, MI (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ross Medical Education Center-Canton (8.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Inkster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Inkster are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($114,340), Epidemiologist ($97,290), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($75,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Dearborn Heights instead of Inkster?

Dearborn Heights, MI is 2.5 miles from Inkster 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 Inkster an affordable place to study healthcare?

Inkster’s median household income of $39,632 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Inkster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Inkster

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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.