Best Online Healthcare Programs in Wadsworth, OH (2026)

Wadsworth, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Wadsworth has a population of about 24,302. Median household income is $77,581 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.7% 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 Wadsworth

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Wadsworth, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wadsworth city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

#1

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 11.8 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 12.5 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 34.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Walsh University

North Canton, OH 21.8 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 60.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,764
Avg net price $20,493/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Canton, OH 23.5 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,582
Avg net price $24,204/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Parma, OH 26.1 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 18.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,568
Avg net price $12,849/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 31.9 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 33.0 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 53.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 33.6 miles from Wadsworth BOC Score 53.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Wadsworth

Wadsworth 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.


Wadsworth at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,302Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$77,581Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+40.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Medina County7,247 workers, 451 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Wadsworth, OH?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Wadsworth are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Wadsworth?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Wadsworth 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 Barberton instead of Wadsworth?

Barberton, OH is 6.8 miles from Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth an affordable place to study healthcare?

Wadsworth’s median household income of $77,581 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Wadsworth:

Data verified: July 23, 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.