Best Online Healthcare Programs in Queens, NY (2026)
Queens, New York has a population of about 2,333,054. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Queens. 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 Queens
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Queens city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Computing Solutions | Flushing, NY | 1.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| New York Medical Career Training Center | Flushing, NY | 1.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| St. John’s University-New York | Queens, NY | 1.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside, NY | 2.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Plaza College | Forest Hills, NY | 3.0 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 Queens
Queens 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.
Queens at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Queens County | 217,069 workers, 5,883 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Queens-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Valley Stream, NY – 7.6 mi away (37,673 pop)
- New York, NY – 7.7 mi away (19,164,071 pop)
- Bronx, NY – 7.8 mi away (1,455,720 pop)
- Garden City, NY – 8.2 mi away (22,545 pop)
- Manhattan, NY – 9.1 mi away (1,643,734 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare programs are near Queens, NY?
Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Queens. The closest is Alliance Computing Solutions in Flushing, NY (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Plaza College (3.0 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Queens?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Queens 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 Valley Stream instead of Queens?
Valley Stream, NY is 7.6 miles from Queens 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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