Best Online Healthcare Programs in Ilion, NY (2026)

Ilion, New York has a population of about 7,636. The city’s median household income is $61,880 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Ilion, with tuition ranging from $5,776 to $17,648 per year. In the Utica-Rome, NY metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $112,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Ilion

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Ilion city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Herkimer County Community CollegeHerkimer, NY2.2 mi$5,776 - $17,648
Mohawk Valley Community CollegeUtica, NY10.0 miContact school for pricing
Utica UniversityUtica, NY12.9 miContact school for pricing
SUNY Polytechnic InstituteUtica, NY13.7 miContact school for pricing
SUNY MorrisvilleMorrisville, NY31.7 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Ilion

Ilion is part of the Utica-Rome, NY metro area (BLS area code 46540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$112,530Utica-Rome, NY$121,392
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$33,370Utica-Rome, NY$35,998
Medical Records Specialist$47,910Utica-Rome, NY$51,683
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$38,520Utica-Rome, NY$41,553
Healthcare Social Worker$52,380Utica-Rome, NY$56,505
Epidemiologist$89,700NY statewide$96,764

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.


Ilion at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population7,636Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,880Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Herkimer County2,079 workers, 110 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Ilion, NY?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Ilion. The closest is Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY (2.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is SUNY Morrisville (31.7 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Ilion?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Ilion are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($112,530), Epidemiologist ($89,700), Healthcare Social Worker ($52,380). 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 Utica instead of Ilion?

Utica, NY is 11.1 miles from Ilion 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 Ilion an affordable place to study healthcare?

Ilion’s median household income of $61,880 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ilion 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.