Best Online Healthcare Programs in Vernal, UT (2026)

Vernal, Utah has 3 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $4,250 to $21,006 per year for indexed programs. Vernal has a population of about 10,254. Median household income is $59,178 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Utah, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $114,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Schools to Vernal

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

#1

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Provo, UT 112.8 miles from Vernal
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Provo College

Provo, UT 115.2 miles from Vernal BOC Score 31.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,645
Avg net price $27,053/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 115.4 miles from Vernal BOC Score 80.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Careers Unlimited

Orem, UT 116.1 miles from Vernal BOC Score 47.0
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,829
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences

Draper, UT 122.3 miles from Vernal BOC Score 75.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,841
Avg net price $28,039/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,680
Out‑of‑state$21,680
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 1

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT 122.5 miles from Vernal BOC Score 77.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,170
Avg net price $16,200/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT 123.7 miles from Vernal BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,615
Avg net price $12,548/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,658
Out‑of‑state$8,658
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and UniversitiesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Eagle Gate College-Murray

Murray, UT 124.9 miles from Vernal BOC Score 32.9
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,518
Avg net price $27,345/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Healthcare Wages Near Vernal

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Utah, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$114,980
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$75,320
Medical Records Specialist$52,870
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$44,330
Healthcare Social Worker$78,150
Epidemiologist$76,960

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.


Vernal at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,254Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,178Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+14.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Uintah County1,109 workers, 111 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Vernal, UT?

Accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Vernal 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 Utah?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Utah are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($114,980), Healthcare Social Worker ($78,150), Epidemiologist ($76,960). Wages for Vernal workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Rock Springs instead of Vernal?

Rock Springs, WY is 80.7 miles from Vernal 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 Vernal an affordable place to study healthcare?

Vernal’s median household income of $59,178 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Vernal while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Vernal

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

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.