Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood
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Best Online Healthcare Programs in Kentwood, MI (2026)
Kentwood, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $9,295 to $9,295 per year for indexed programs. Kentwood has a population of about 54,114. Median household income is $73,647 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $105,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Kentwood
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Kentwood. Distances are calculated from Kentwood 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 Kentwood. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Calvin University
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Dorsey College-Grand Rapids
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Davenport University
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Ross College-Grand Rapids North
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Kentwood
Kentwood is part of the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area (BLS area code 24340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $105,900 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $110,890 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $76,060 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $79,644 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $48,780 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $51,079 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $41,180 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $43,120 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,930 | Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $67,990 |
| Epidemiologist | $84,990 | MI statewide | $88,995 |
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.
Kentwood at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,114 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $73,647 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 35.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Kent County | 67,987 workers, 1,901 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kentwood-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Wyoming, MI – 5.8 mi away (75,567 pop)
- Grand Rapids, MI – 6.2 mi away (595,467 pop)
- Walker, MI – 10.4 mi away (24,775 pop)
- Holland, MI – 26.9 mi away (101,421 pop)
- Norton Shores, MI – 38.4 mi away (24,340 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near Kentwood, MI?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Kentwood. The closest is Ross Medical Education Center-Kentwood in Kentwood, MI (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ross College-Grand Rapids North (6.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Kentwood?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Kentwood are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,900), Epidemiologist ($84,990), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($76,060). 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 Wyoming instead of Kentwood?
Wyoming, MI is 5.8 miles from Kentwood 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 Kentwood an affordable place to study healthcare?
Kentwood’s median household income of $73,647 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kentwood 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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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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