Best Online Healthcare Programs in East Stroudsburg, PA (2026)

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. East Stroudsburg has a population of about 9,278. Median household income is $61,792 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $103,670 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to East Stroudsburg

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

#1

Warren County Community College

Washington, NJ 19.7 miles from East Stroudsburg BOC Score69.0
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#2

Sussex County Community College

Newton, NJ 22.3 miles from East Stroudsburg BOC Score53.8
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#3

Northampton County Area Community College

Bethlehem, PA 23.9 miles from East Stroudsburg BOC Score50.3
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#4

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 27.8 miles from East Stroudsburg BOC Score62.0
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#5

Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown

Allentown, PA 28.8 miles from East Stroudsburg BOC Score27.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania healthcare page.


Healthcare Wages Near East Stroudsburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$103,670
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$59,980
Medical Records Specialist$46,840
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$44,930
Healthcare Social Worker$61,900
Epidemiologist$87,860

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.


East Stroudsburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population9,278Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$61,792Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Monroe County9,235 workers, 415 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near East Stroudsburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near East Stroudsburg. The closest is Warren County Community College in Washington, NJ (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Miller-Motte College-McCann-Allentown (28.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($103,670), Epidemiologist ($87,860), Healthcare Social Worker ($61,900). Wages for East Stroudsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Mount Pocono instead of East Stroudsburg?

Mount Pocono, PA is 12.5 miles from East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg an affordable place to study healthcare?

East Stroudsburg’s median household income of $61,792 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Stroudsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 East Stroudsburg

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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.