Best HIM Schools Near Branson, MO (2026)

Branson, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering health information management programs, with tuition ranging from $3,342 to $14,668 per year for indexed programs. Branson has a population of about 12,760. Median household income is $54,961 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning health information management-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $104,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Health Information Management Schools to Branson

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

#1

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield, MO 39.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 54.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,455
Avg net price $6,936/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Missouri State University-West Plains

West Plains, MO 78.2 miles from Branson BOC Score 40.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,922
Avg net price $9,750/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, MO 141.4 miles from Branson BOC Score 45.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,562
Avg net price $7,985/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Stephens College

Columbia, MO 167.0 miles from Branson BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,071
Avg net price $23,459/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

East Central College

Union, MO 175.5 miles from Branson BOC Score 46.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,916
Avg net price $13,128/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 181.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 45.8
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,796
Avg net price $8,398/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Jefferson College

Hillsboro, MO 185.4 miles from Branson BOC Score 57.2
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $7,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Park University

Parkville, MO 191.7 miles from Branson BOC Score 41.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri health information management page.


Health Information Management Wages Near Branson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$104,370
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$59,380
Medical Records Specialist$50,750

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.


Branson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,760Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,961Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited health information management schools are near Branson, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering health information management programs near Branson. The closest is Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO (39.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Tech University (94.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying health information management roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health information management-related roles in Missouri are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($104,370), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($59,380), Medical Records Specialist ($50,750). Wages for Branson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Branson?

Nixa, MO is 27.4 miles from Branson and has its own set of local health information management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Branson an affordable place to study health information management?

Branson’s median household income of $54,961 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Branson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Branson

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Data verified: August 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.