Best Online Healthcare Programs in Stow, OH (2026)

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

Stow, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Stow has a population of about 34,317. Median household income is $91,933 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Stow

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

#1

Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls, OH 2.9 miles from Stow BOC Score31.3
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#2

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 7.8 miles from Stow BOC Score48.4
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#3

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 10.7 miles from Stow BOC Score34.4
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#4

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Brecksville, OH 13.4 miles from Stow BOC Score40.5
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#5

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH 15.2 miles from Stow BOC Score48.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Stow

Stow is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). 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$104,430Akron, OH$111,809
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$42,360Akron, OH$45,353
Medical Records Specialist$49,480Akron, OH$52,976
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$41,740Akron, OH$44,690
Healthcare Social Worker$63,130Akron, OH$67,591
Epidemiologist$76,480OH statewide$81,884

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.

Stow at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,317Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$91,933Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Summit County46,269 workers, 1,756 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Stow, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Stow. The closest is Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls in Cuyahoga Falls, OH (2.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (15.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Stow?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Stow are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,430), Epidemiologist ($76,480), Healthcare Social Worker ($63,130). 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 Kent instead of Stow?

Kent, OH is 4.3 miles from Stow 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 Stow an affordable place to study healthcare?

Stow’s median household income of $91,933 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Stow 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 Stow

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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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