Virginia Commonwealth University
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Best Online Healthcare Programs in Richmond, VA (2026)
Richmond, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Richmond has a population of about 227,595. Median household income is $62,671 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Richmond, VA metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $129,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Richmond
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Richmond. Distances are calculated from Richmond 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 Richmond. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging
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Lotus Professional College
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Online programs--
Fortis College-Richmond
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Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Richmond
Richmond is part of the Richmond, VA metro area (BLS area code 40060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $129,660 | Richmond, VA | $132,441 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $52,100 | Richmond, VA | $53,218 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $51,370 | Richmond, VA | $52,472 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $44,310 | Richmond, VA | $45,260 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $71,690 | Richmond, VA | $73,228 |
| Epidemiologist | $82,460 | Richmond, VA | $84,229 |
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.
Richmond at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 227,595 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,671 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 44.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Richmond (city) County | 25,659 workers, 1,561 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Richmond-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Hopewell, VA – 19.1 mi away (22,735 pop)
- Petersburg, VA – 22.9 mi away (31,882 pop)
- Williamsburg, VA – 45.8 mi away (81,840 pop)
- Fredericksburg, VA – 53.2 mi away (164,610 pop)
- Newport News, VA – 60.2 mi away (181,825 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near Richmond, VA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Richmond. The closest is Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fortis College-Richmond (3.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Richmond?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Richmond are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($129,660), Epidemiologist ($82,460), Healthcare Social Worker ($71,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Hopewell instead of Richmond?
Hopewell, VA is 19.1 miles from Richmond 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 Richmond an affordable place to study healthcare?
Richmond’s median household income of $62,671 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Richmond while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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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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.
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