Best Online Healthcare Programs in Saginaw, MI (2026)

Saginaw, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Saginaw has a population of about 43,879. Median household income is $37,298 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Saginaw, MI metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $112,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Saginaw

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

#1

Dorsey College-Saginaw

Saginaw, MI 3.7 miles from Saginaw BOC Score22.1
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#2

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center, MI 6.6 miles from Saginaw BOC Score56.3
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#3

Delta College

University Center, MI 9.8 miles from Saginaw BOC Score46.8
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#4

Bayshire Academy of Beauty Craft Inc

Bay City, MI 12.8 miles from Saginaw BOC Score56.5
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#5

Ross Medical Education Center-Midland

Midland, MI 20.1 miles from Saginaw BOC Score47.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near Saginaw

Saginaw is part of the Saginaw, MI metro area (BLS area code 40980). 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$112,740Saginaw, MI$124,026
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$67,150MI statewide$73,872
Medical Records Specialist$52,890Saginaw, MI$58,185
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$40,570Saginaw, MI$44,631
Healthcare Social Worker$62,150Saginaw, MI$68,372
Epidemiologist$84,990MI statewide$93,498

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.


Saginaw at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,879Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$37,298Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Saginaw County14,629 workers, 584 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Saginaw, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Saginaw. The closest is Dorsey College-Saginaw in Saginaw, MI (3.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ross Medical Education Center-Midland (20.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Saginaw?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Saginaw are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($112,740), Epidemiologist ($84,990), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($67,150). 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 Bay City instead of Saginaw?

Bay City, MI is 12.2 miles from Saginaw 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 Saginaw an affordable place to study healthcare?

Saginaw’s median household income of $37,298 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saginaw 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 Saginaw

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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.