Best Health Science Schools Near Emporia, KS (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Emporia, Kansas is home to about 24,098 residents. Median household income is $52,787 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning health science-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $111,030 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Health Science Schools to Emporia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer health science programs near Emporia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Emporia 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 health science page.

Health Science Wages Near Emporia

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$111,030
Health Education Specialist$62,990
Health Information Technologist$60,030
Health Technologist and Technician$54,180

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.

Emporia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,098Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,787Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying health science-related roles in Kansas are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($111,030), Health Education Specialist ($62,990), Health Information Technologist ($60,030). Wages for Emporia workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Topeka instead of Emporia?

Topeka, KS is 51.3 miles from Emporia and has its own set of local health science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Emporia an affordable place to study health science?

Emporia’s median household income of $52,787 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Emporia 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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Other Programs Available in Emporia

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

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.

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