Best Online Healthcare Programs in Parma, OH (2026)

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

Parma, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Parma has a population of about 80,131. Median household income is $67,425 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $122,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Parma

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Parma. Distances are calculated from Parma 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 Parma. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 3.1 miles from Parma BOC Score18.5
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#2

Valley College-Cleveland

Cleveland, OH 3.2 miles from Parma BOC Score18.1
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#3

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH 5.5 miles from Parma BOC Score68.1
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#4

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH 6.1 miles from Parma BOC Score48.6
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Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Brecksville, OH 7.9 miles from Parma BOC Score40.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Parma

Parma is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$122,770Cleveland, OH$130,745
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$73,070Cleveland, OH$77,817
Medical Records Specialist$61,950Cleveland, OH$65,974
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$45,920Cleveland, OH$48,903
Healthcare Social Worker$66,230Cleveland, OH$70,532
Epidemiologist$76,480OH statewide$81,448

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.

Parma at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population80,131Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,425Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Cuyahoga County137,469 workers, 4,244 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Parma, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Parma. The closest is Bryant & Stratton College-Parma in Parma, OH (3.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Stautzenberger College-Brecksville (7.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Parma?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Parma are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($122,770), Epidemiologist ($76,480), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($73,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Parma Heights instead of Parma?

Parma Heights, OH is 1.8 miles from Parma 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 Parma an affordable place to study healthcare?

Parma’s median household income of $67,425 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parma 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 Parma

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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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