Best Global Health Schools Near Pittsburg, KS (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pittsburg, Kansas has 1 accredited school offering global health programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning global health-related role is Medical and Health Services Managers at a median $111,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Global Health Schools to Pittsburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer global health programs near Pittsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas global health page.

Global Health Wages Near Pittsburg

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Epidemiologists $79,620
Health Education Specialists $62,990
Medical and Health Services Managers $111,030
Community Health Workers $47,300
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $84,490
Social and Human Service Assistants $42,570
Social and Community Service Managers $79,260
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other $43,430

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.

Pittsburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,606 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $40,220 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited global health schools are near Pittsburg, KS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering global health programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (79.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Missouri State University-Springfield (79.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying global health roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying global health-related roles in Kansas are: Medical and Health Services Managers ($111,030), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($84,490), Epidemiologists ($79,620). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?

Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg and has its own set of local global health programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Pittsburg an affordable place to study global health?

Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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: September 5, 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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