Best Online Healthcare Programs in Brooklyn, NY (2026)
Brooklyn, New York has a population of about 2,629,150. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Brooklyn. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $157,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Brooklyn
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Brooklyn city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDP School | Brooklyn, NY | 0.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | Brooklyn, NY | 0.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Manhattan School of Computer Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 1.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Center for Allied Health Education | Brooklyn, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. Joseph’s University-New York | Brooklyn, NY | 2.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Brooklyn
Brooklyn is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $157,910 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $140,240 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $74,900 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $66,519 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $60,610 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,828 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $49,180 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,677 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $77,210 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $68,570 |
| Epidemiologist | $102,920 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $91,403 |
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.
Brooklyn at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Kings County | 367,501 workers, 7,121 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Brooklyn-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- New York, NY – 3.3 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
- Jersey City, NJ – 7.7 mi away (264,152 pop)
- Hoboken, NJ – 7.7 mi away (54,379 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 8.7 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Union City, NJ – 9.2 mi away (69,296 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare programs are near Brooklyn, NY?
Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Brooklyn. The closest is EDP School in Brooklyn, NY (0.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is St. Joseph’s University-New York (2.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Brooklyn?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Brooklyn are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($157,910), Epidemiologist ($102,920), Healthcare Social Worker ($77,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in New York instead of Brooklyn?
New York, NY is 3.3 miles from Brooklyn 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.
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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