Best Online Healthcare Programs in Salem, OR (2026)

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

Salem, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Salem has a population of about 176,666. Median household income is $71,900 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $137,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Salem

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

#1

Institute of Technology

Salem, OR 3.4 miles from Salem BOC Score39.3
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#2

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 4.1 miles from Salem BOC Score49.9
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#3

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, OR 21.7 miles from Salem BOC Score28.6
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#4

George Fox University

Newberg, OR 26.5 miles from Salem BOC Score62.2
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#5

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 35.4 miles from Salem BOC Score57.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Salem

Salem is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$137,400Salem, OR$132,625
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$86,230OR statewide$83,234
Medical Records Specialist$57,010Salem, OR$55,029
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$48,920Salem, OR$47,220
Healthcare Social Worker$80,020Salem, OR$77,239
Epidemiologist$93,620OR statewide$90,367

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.

Salem at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population176,666Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,900Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Marion County27,595 workers, 1,819 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Salem, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Salem. The closest is Institute of Technology in Salem, OR (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clackamas Community College (35.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Salem?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Salem are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($137,400), Epidemiologist ($93,620), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($86,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Keizer instead of Salem?

Keizer, OR is 5.5 miles from Salem 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 Salem an affordable place to study healthcare?

Salem’s median household income of $71,900 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Salem

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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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