Best Online Healthcare Programs in Dunkirk, NY (2026)

Dunkirk, New York has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $6,100 to $12,475 per year for indexed programs. Dunkirk has a population of about 12,597. Median household income is $49,003 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $164,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Dunkirk

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

#1

Jamestown Community College

Jamestown, NY 25.9 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score50.6
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#2

Jamestown Business College

Jamestown, NY 26.9 miles from Dunkirk
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#3

Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Orchard Park, NY 35.9 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score21.9
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#4

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY 36.3 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score52.1
Published tuition$6,100 - $12,475
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#5

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 36.3 miles from Dunkirk BOC Score33.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New York schools on the New York healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near Dunkirk

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New York, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$164,120
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$75,320
Medical Records Specialist$61,720
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$47,710
Healthcare Social Worker$73,070
Epidemiologist$80,220

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.


Dunkirk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,597Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,003Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Chautauqua County6,263 workers, 282 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Dunkirk, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Dunkirk. The closest is Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, NY (25.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo (36.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in New York?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in New York are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($164,120), Epidemiologist ($80,220), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($75,320). Wages for Dunkirk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Dunkirk?

Jamestown, NY is 26.9 miles from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk an affordable place to study healthcare?

Dunkirk’s median household income of $49,003 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunkirk 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.


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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.