Best Online Healthcare Administration Programs in Searcy, AR (2026)

Searcy, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs, with tuition ranging from $3,216 to $14,799 per year for indexed programs. Searcy has a population of about 23,115. Median household income is $50,896 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning healthcare administration-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $94,340 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Healthcare Administration Schools to Searcy

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

#1

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Beebe, AR 14.9 miles from Searcy BOC Score 49.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,603
Avg net price $11,698/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,336
Out‑of‑state$5,232
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

Batesville, AR 38.7 miles from Searcy BOC Score 54.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,706
Avg net price $8,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 44.9 miles from Searcy BOC Score 41.7
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,722
Avg net price $14,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, AR 47.0 miles from Searcy BOC Score 49.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,496
Avg net price $8,370/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 28%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ozarka College

Melbourne, AR 56.9 miles from Searcy BOC Score 57.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,314
Avg net price $4,543/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeast Arkansas College

Pine Bluff, AR 73.1 miles from Searcy BOC Score 35.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,603
Avg net price $19,038/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 79.1 miles from Searcy BOC Score 58.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,766
Avg net price $12,970/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,674
Out‑of‑state$14,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 96

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Helena, AR 81.7 miles from Searcy BOC Score 52.0
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,552
Avg net price $4,848/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas healthcare administration page.


Healthcare Administration Wages Near Searcy

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$94,340
Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$93,300
Administrative Services Manager$84,480
Compliance Officer$64,680
Medical Records Specialist$41,740
Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$37,000

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.


Searcy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population23,115Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,896Census 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 healthcare administration schools are near Searcy, AR?

Accredited schools offering healthcare administration programs near Searcy are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

What are the highest-paying healthcare administration roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare administration-related roles in Arkansas are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($94,340), Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar ($93,300), Administrative Services Manager ($84,480). Wages for Searcy workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Cabot instead of Searcy?

Cabot, AR is 24.7 miles from Searcy and has its own set of local healthcare administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Searcy an affordable place to study healthcare administration?

Searcy’s median household income of $50,896 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Searcy while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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 Searcy

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.