Port Angeles, Washington has a population of about 20,087. The city’s median household income is $61,640 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited healthcare programs within 100 miles of Port Angeles. In Washington, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $143,300 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer healthcare programs. Distances are calculated from Port Angeles city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peninsula College | Port Angeles, WA | 2.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 53.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood, WA | 56.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Shoreline Community College | Shoreline, WA | 56.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA | 57.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington healthcare page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Washington, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $143,300 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $52,790 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $62,250 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $56,920 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,670 |
| Epidemiologist | $99,930 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,087 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $61,640 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Healthcare-related employment in Clallam County | 2,976 workers, 220 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 healthcare programs within 100 miles of Port Angeles. The closest is Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA (2.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Skagit Valley College (57.2 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Washington are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($143,300), Epidemiologist ($99,930), Healthcare Social Worker ($75,670). Wages for Port Angeles workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Sequim, WA is 16.9 miles from Port Angeles 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.
Port Angeles’s median household income of $61,640 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Angeles while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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