Best Online Healthcare Programs in Concord, NC (2026)

Concord, North Carolina has a population of about 106,518. The city’s median household income is $84,752 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Concord, with tuition ranging from $2,792 to $24,764 per year. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Concord

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

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

Healthcare Wages Near Concord

Concord is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

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.

Concord at a Glance

Other Concord-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs

• Kannapolis, NC – 5.7 mi away (47,839 pop)
• Huntersville, NC – 13.4 mi away (54,839 pop)
• Mint Hill, NC – 14.9 mi away (26,236 pop)
• Cornelius, NC – 15.0 mi away (28,515 pop)
• Mooresville, NC – 16.9 mi away (36,543 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Concord, NC?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Concord. The closest is Cabarrus College of Health Sciences in Concord, NC (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Pfeiffer University (20.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Concord?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Concord are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,770), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,850), Epidemiologist ($64,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kannapolis instead of Concord?

Kannapolis, NC is 5.7 miles from Concord 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 Concord an affordable place to study healthcare?

Concord’s median household income of $84,752 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Concord while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.

Related Resources

• Online Healthcare Programs in North Carolina
• Main Healthcare Degree Guide
• Healthcare Programs by State