Best Online Healthcare Programs in Marquette, MI (2026)

Marquette, Michigan has a population of about 20,691. The city’s median household income is $55,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Marquette. In Michigan, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,860 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Marquette

The 4 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 4 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Marquette. Distances are calculated from Marquette city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI1.1 miContact school for pricing
Keweenaw Bay Ojibwa Community CollegeBaraga, MI54.7 miContact school for pricing
Bay de Noc Community CollegeEscanaba, MI55.5 miContact school for pricing
Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI66.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Marquette

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,860
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$64,530
Medical Records Specialist$48,220
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$40,050
Healthcare Social Worker$66,440
Epidemiologist$81,680

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.


Marquette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,691Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Marquette County4,928 workers, 206 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Marquette, MI?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Marquette. The closest is Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI (1.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Michigan Technological University (66.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Michigan are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,860), Epidemiologist ($81,680), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,440). Wages for Marquette workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Escanaba instead of Marquette?

Escanaba, MI is 57.1 miles from Marquette 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 Marquette an affordable place to study healthcare?

Marquette’s median household income of $55,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marquette 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.