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Best Online Healthcare Programs in The Dalles, OR (2026)
The Dalles, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. The Dalles has a population of about 15,973. Median household income is $62,830 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $141,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to The Dalles
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near The Dalles. Distances are calculated from The Dalles 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 The Dalles. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Mt Hood Community College
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Sumner College
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Clackamas Community College
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Clark College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near The Dalles
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $141,690 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $86,230 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $59,000 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $50,130 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $84,350 |
| Epidemiologist | $93,620 |
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.
The Dalles at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,973 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,830 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.3% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Healthcare-related employment in Wasco County | 2,177 workers, 172 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other The Dalles-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Camas, WA – 60.3 mi away (22,449 pop)
- Gresham, OR – 61.3 mi away (111,523 pop)
- Battle Ground, WA – 66.7 mi away (20,110 pop)
- Vancouver, WA – 68.4 mi away (174,826 pop)
- Milwaukie, OR – 70.6 mi away (20,929 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near The Dalles, OR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near The Dalles. The closest is Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, OR (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Clark College (71.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Oregon?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Oregon are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($141,690), Epidemiologist ($93,620), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($86,230). Wages for The Dalles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Camas instead of The Dalles?
Camas, WA is 60.3 miles from The Dalles 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 The Dalles an affordable place to study healthcare?
The Dalles’s median household income of $62,830 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in The Dalles 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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- Healthcare programs by state
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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.