Best Online Healthcare Programs in Harriman, TN (2026)

Harriman, Tennessee has a population of about 6,021. The city’s median household income is $42,183 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Harriman, with tuition ranging from $4,762 to $18,622 per year. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $102,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Harriman

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Harriman city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-HarrimanHarriman, TN0.5 miContact school for pricing
Roane State Community CollegeHarriman, TN4.7 mi$4,762 - $18,622
Ross Medical Education Center-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN25.9 miContact school for pricing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-CrossvilleCrossville, TN26.8 miContact school for pricing
South CollegeKnoxville, TN29.9 miContact school for pricing

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


Healthcare Wages Near Harriman

Harriman is part of the Knoxville, TN metro area (BLS area code 28940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Medical and Health Services Manager$102,500Knoxville, TN$110,691
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$62,360TN statewide$67,343
Medical Records Specialist$46,120Knoxville, TN$49,806
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$37,270Knoxville, TN$40,248
Healthcare Social Worker$61,810Knoxville, TN$66,749
Epidemiologist$96,910TN statewide$104,654

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Harriman at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,021Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,183Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Healthcare-related employment in Roane County1,705 workers, 137 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare programs are near Harriman, TN?

Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Harriman. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman in Harriman, TN (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is South College (29.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Harriman?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Harriman are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($102,500), Epidemiologist ($96,910), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($62,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Ridge instead of Harriman?

Oak Ridge, TN is 15.1 miles from Harriman 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 Harriman an affordable place to study healthcare?

Harriman’s median household income of $42,183 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harriman while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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.