Best Online Healthcare Programs in Buffalo, NY (2026)

Buffalo, New York has a population of about 276,397. The city’s median household income is $48,050 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Buffalo, with tuition ranging from $6,100 to $44,232 per year for indexed programs. In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Epidemiologist at a median $130,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Buffalo

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 36 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Buffalo. Distances are calculated from Buffalo city center.

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

Healthcare Wages Near Buffalo

Buffalo is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area (BLS area code 15380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

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.

Buffalo at a Glance

Other Buffalo-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs

• North Tonawanda, NY – 10.0 mi away (30,607 pop)
• Niagara Falls, NY – 15.6 mi away (48,632 pop)
• Lockport, NY – 20.1 mi away (34,859 pop)
• Dunkirk, NY – 38.1 mi away (24,248 pop)
• Brockport, NY – 50.7 mi away (20,142 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Buffalo, NY?

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Buffalo. The closest is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo in Buffalo, NY (1.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bryant & Stratton College-Online (8.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Buffalo?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Buffalo are: Epidemiologist ($130,620), Medical and Health Services Manager ($128,330), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($92,110). 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 North Tonawanda instead of Buffalo?

North Tonawanda, NY is 10.0 miles from Buffalo 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 Buffalo an affordable place to study healthcare?

Buffalo’s median household income of $48,050 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Buffalo while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.

Related Resources

• Online Healthcare Programs in New York
• Main Healthcare Degree Guide
• Healthcare Programs by State

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.