Best Online Healthcare Programs in Chillicothe, OH (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Chillicothe, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Chillicothe has a population of about 21,958. Median household income is $49,193 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $106,140 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Chillicothe

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Chillicothe. Distances are calculated from Chillicothe city center.

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

#1

Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus

Chillicothe, OH 0.8 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score71.4
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#2

Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District

Chillicothe, OH 1.7 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score83.1
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#3

Pike County Joint Vocational School District

Piketon, OH 19.8 miles from Chillicothe
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#4

Scioto County Career Technical Center

Lucasville, OH 31.8 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score54.8
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#5

Southern State Community College

Hillsboro, OH 33.9 miles from Chillicothe BOC Score37.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Chillicothe

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$106,140
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$71,330
Medical Records Specialist$50,990
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$44,280
Healthcare Social Worker$63,610
Epidemiologist$76,480

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.

Chillicothe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,958Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,193Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Ross County5,296 workers, 218 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Chillicothe, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Chillicothe. The closest is Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus in Chillicothe, OH (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern State Community College (33.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Ohio are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($106,140), Epidemiologist ($76,480), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($71,330). Wages for Chillicothe workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lancaster instead of Chillicothe?

Lancaster, OH is 33.8 miles from Chillicothe 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 Chillicothe an affordable place to study healthcare?

Chillicothe’s median household income of $49,193 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chillicothe while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Chillicothe

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Data verified: June 11, 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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