Best Online Healthcare Programs in Shamokin, PA (2026)

Shamokin, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $50,320 to $63,990 per year for indexed programs. Shamokin has a population of about 6,890. Median household income is $36,438 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.0% 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 Shamokin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Shamokin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shamokin 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 Shamokin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 15.8 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 56.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 22.9 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 40.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,659/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 31.7 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 64.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton

Hazleton, PA 32.3 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 39.5
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,208
Out‑of‑state$25,392
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 38.7 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 18%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,370
Avg net price $18,953/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 39.5 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 71.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,567
Avg net price $25,110/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA 44.2 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 68.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,399
Avg net price $26,598/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA 45.4 miles from Shamokin BOC Score 37.0
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $24,356/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Shamokin

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.


Shamokin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,890Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$36,438Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Northumberland County4,255 workers, 283 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Shamokin, PA?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Shamokin 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 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 Shamokin workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sunbury instead of Shamokin?

Sunbury, PA is 13.2 miles from Shamokin 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 Shamokin an affordable place to study healthcare?

Shamokin’s median household income of $36,438 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shamokin 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 Shamokin

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

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.