Best Healthcare Schools Near Olean, NY (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Olean, New York has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $6,840 to $57,445 per year for indexed programs. Olean has a population of about 13,798. Median household income is $47,553 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% 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 Olean

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Olean, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Olean city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Olean. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY 2.5 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,214
Avg net price $27,074/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY 34.8 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,445
Avg net price $15,016/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,892
Out‑of‑state$16,837
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Alfred University

Alfred, NY 35.1 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
42.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 74%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,897
Avg net price $25,620/yr
Tuition
In‑state$41,500
Out‑of‑state$41,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bryant & Stratton College-Online

Orchard Park, NY 51.9 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
21.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $15,187/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 27%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY 52.9 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,247
Avg net price $15,897/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,831
Out‑of‑state$19,771
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Trocaire College

Buffalo, NY 56.3 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,318
Avg net price $16,636/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Bryant & Stratton College-Buffalo

Buffalo, NY 59.9 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
33.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $14,135/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Villa Maria College

Buffalo, NY 60.3 miles from Olean
  • 4 year
28.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,857
Avg net price $13,494/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Healthcare Wages Near Olean

Occupation Median 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.

Olean at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 13,798 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,553 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Olean, NY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Olean. The closest is St Bonaventure University in Saint Bonaventure, NY (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jamestown Community College (40.4 miles). 3 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 Olean workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Jamestown instead of Olean?

Jamestown, NY is 41.3 miles from Olean 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 Olean an affordable place to study healthcare?

Olean’s median household income of $47,553 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Olean 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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Other Programs Available in Olean

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Olean:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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