Best Online Healthcare Programs in Ellensburg, WA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ellensburg, Washington has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Ellensburg has a population of about 18,913. Median household income is $49,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $145,290 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Ellensburg

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

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

Healthcare Wages Near Ellensburg

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager	$145,290
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar	$59,640
Medical Records Specialist	$62,270
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant	$58,100
Healthcare Social Worker	$78,570
Epidemiologist	$108,240

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.

Ellensburg at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	18,913	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$49,888	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	41.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Kittitas County	1,414 workers, 96 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Ellensburg-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs

Yakima, WA – 28.2 mi away (133,687 pop)
Wenatchee, WA – 31.1 mi away (71,426 pop)
Moses Lake, WA – 60.5 mi away (36,662 pop)
Snoqualmie, WA – 70.7 mi away (25,455 pop)
Maple Valley, WA – 74.3 mi away (25,698 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Ellensburg, WA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Ellensburg. The closest is Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wenatchee Valley College (31.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Washington are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($145,290), Epidemiologist ($108,240), Healthcare Social Worker ($78,570). Wages for Ellensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Yakima instead of Ellensburg?

Yakima, WA is 28.2 miles from Ellensburg 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 Ellensburg an affordable place to study healthcare?

Ellensburg’s median household income of $49,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ellensburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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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