Best Online Healthcare Programs in Staten Island, NY (2026)
Staten Island, New York has a population of about 476,015. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Staten Island. 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 Staten Island
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Staten Island city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul’s School of Nursing-Staten Island | Staten Island, NY | 0.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | 0.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Career School of NY | Staten Island, NY | 5.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Kean University | Union, NJ | 7.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Merkaz Bnos-Business School | Brooklyn, NY | 8.1 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 Staten Island
Staten Island 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.
Staten Island at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 112.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Richmond County | 32,407 workers, 1,335 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Staten Island-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Carteret, NJ – 4.1 mi away (23,992 pop)
- Linden, NJ – 5.5 mi away (42,457 pop)
- Bayonne, NJ – 6.0 mi away (66,238 pop)
- Elizabeth, NJ – 6.1 mi away (128,640 pop)
- Rahway, NJ – 7.1 mi away (29,451 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare programs are near Staten Island, NY?
Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Staten Island. The closest is St Paul’s School of Nursing-Staten Island in Staten Island, NY (0.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Merkaz Bnos-Business School (8.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Staten Island?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Staten Island 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 Carteret instead of Staten Island?
Carteret, NJ is 4.1 miles from Staten Island 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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