Best Medical Billing & Coding Schools Near Escanaba, MI (2026)

Escanaba, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering medical billing and coding programs, with tuition ranging from $5,712 to $19,020 per year for indexed programs. Escanaba has a population of about 12,374. Median household income is $40,169 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning medical billing and coding-related role is Health Information Technologist at a median $67,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Medical Billing and Coding Schools to Escanaba

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Bay Mills Community College

Brimley, MI 128.6 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
43.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,048
Avg net price $3,073/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI 163.0 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,735
Avg net price $8,624/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI 214.6 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
44.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,099
Avg net price $17,707/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,466
Out‑of‑state$24,466
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baker College

Owosso, MI 239.2 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
34.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,833
Avg net price $13,157/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,000
Out‑of‑state$13,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Jackson College

Jackson, MI 281.3 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
52.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,898
Avg net price $7,761/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Schoolcraft Community College District

Livonia, MI 292.8 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
57.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,722
Avg net price $2,260/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 296.5 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Henry Ford College

Dearborn, MI 304.4 miles from Escanaba
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,795
Avg net price $660/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Michigan schools on the Michigan medical billing and coding page.


Medical Billing and Coding Wages Near Escanaba

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Medical Records Specialist$48,120
Health Information Technologist$67,150
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$41,100

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.


Escanaba at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,374Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$40,169Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+18.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited medical billing and coding schools are near Escanaba, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering medical billing and coding programs near Escanaba. The closest is Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, MI (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwestern Michigan College (99.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying medical billing and coding roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying medical billing and coding-related roles in Michigan are: Health Information Technologist ($67,150), Medical Records Specialist ($48,120), Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant ($41,100). Wages for Escanaba workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Marquette instead of Escanaba?

Marquette, MI is 57.1 miles from Escanaba and has its own set of local medical billing and coding programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Escanaba an affordable place to study medical billing and coding?

Escanaba’s median household income of $40,169 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Escanaba while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Escanaba

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

Data verified: August 25, 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.